Greetings, and welcome to the 2015 Spring Edition of the Namine's Café Newsletter
First, I would like to thank everyone who has joined the cafe, as well as those who actively support us. After being open for less than 18 months, we are closing in on 5000 members and 100 affiliations. And Namine's cafe just recently passed the incredible milestone of 8000 pages of chat comments (that's 160,000 comments), the first club in MAL to ever achieve this goal.
Now to the important stuff ^_^
We have an amazing amount of things happening at the cafe: First, we have three major competitions coming, including an Anime Couples Competition, a Voice Actor Competition, as well as the 2nd Annual Namine's Cafe Best Girl Competition. We'll also be having several other small competitions along the way, including an Anime Scavenger Hunt, a Best Scene Competition, a card making competition, plus many more. In addition to our competitions, there some big news at the cafe. First of all, Skype is back!!! While we still have a dedicated IRC chat, we've brought back Skype, and it's as popular as it ever was in the cafe. Also, member card editions are returning to the cafe shortly, with some of the best card makers in MAL signed up to help make wonderful cards, so stop by early and often to see what cards are available.
The details for each of our event are listed in the below spoilers:
Namine's Café Anime Couple's Competition
Following the success of our previous competitions we held last year, we've decided to follow that up with another competition. Last month, we held a vote on what type of character competition we should hold, and Couple's Competition won.
Here's how it works:
The competition takes place in two phases. The first phase is where everyone gets to nominate a couple for the competition. You can nominate up to 3 anime/manga couples. They must be a real couple in the anime (no wishful thinking here :-)), having at least dated or kissed in the anime as a minimum. You rank your nominees from 1 to 3. The ranking determines how many points each character gets, like so:
#1 choice is worth 5 points
#2 choice is worth 3 points
#3 choice is worth 1 points
The points each character gets from each members nomination are cumulative, and when the nominations are over, the points will be counted, and the top 32 couples will compete in a double elimination bracket style competition where then members vote on them in one on one, er... two on two, competitions xD.
The nomination phase will last 15 days, starting on Sunday, 2/15/2015, and will close on Saturday, 2/28/2015. The first voting competition will start on Tuesday, 3/3/2015. A new competition will start every day, and each vote is open for 2 days. If a couple wins, they move on to the next round. If a couple loses, they move to the single loss bracket, where they will face off against the other match losers. If a couple wins their match in the second bracket, they will move on for another match in the second bracket. If they lose a match in the second bracket, they are out. This means that even if your favorite couple loses, they still have a chance.
Here are the rules:
As stated above, you can nominate up to 3 anime/manga couples. It can be less than 3, but it cannot be more. Any couple over the first 3 will be removed.
The couple must be a couple in the anime/manga. If they are not, but are a couple, or have kissed or dated in a LN or VN, then they will be accepted (proof must be provided in this case). Straight, yuri, and yaoi couples are acceptable. For threesomes and love triangles, make a choice on which pairing to nominate (or nominate both separately :-)).
List the full name of both characters in the couple to be nominated, as well as an anime that they are in. Hot-linking the characters to their MAL page is welcome, but not required.
Only one nomination list per member, please.
Namine's Café Second Annual Best Girl Competition
Our first competition last year, the Moe Competition, was an incredible success. This is the second annual competition, but instead of just moe girls, all girls will be allowed to be nominated.
Here's how it works:
Similar to last year's Moe Competition and the Couples Competition, this competition also takes place in two phases. The first phase is where everyone gets to nominate supporting characters for the competition. Since we're allowing all girls, we're also increasing the field of play. You can nominate up to 7 anime characters, listed in the MAL database. They can be your favorites, or just characters that you believe are the most cool. You rank your nominees from 1 to 7. The ranking determines how many points each girl gets, with special bonus points for #1 & #2 pics, like so:
#1 choice is worth 10 points
#2 choice is worth 7 points
#3 choice is worth 5 points
#4 choice is worth 4 points
#5 choice is worth 3 points
#6 choice is worth 2 points
#7 choice is worth 1 point
The points each character gets from each members nomination are cumulative, and when the nominations are over, the points will be counted, and the top 64 girls will compete in a single elimination bracket style competition where then members vote on them in one on one competitions.
The nomination phase will last 15 days, starting sometime in March (exact date TBD). The first voting competition will start shortly after the nominations have been closed. A new competition will start every day, and each vote is open for 2 days. Because the field will be double the size of the other competitions, the best girl competition will be single elimination and not double elimination.
Here are the rules:
As stated above, you can nominate up to 7 anime girls.
The nominee must be listed in MAL, and must be in at least one an anime - sorry, but no pure manga girls allowed. Furthermore, nominees must be female - no traps allowed.
List the full name of each character to be nominated, as well as an anime that she is in. Hot-linking the character to their MAL page is welcome, but not required.
Only one nomination list per member, please.
No double nominating. Meaning that the same character is nominated as your 1st and 3rd choice. If this happens, the 2nd listing will be removed.
Namine's Café Voice Actor Competition
Another competition we'll be having is the Voice Actor Competition
Here's how it works:
The competition takes place in three phases. The first phase is where everyone gets to nominate Voice Actors the competitions. You can nominate up to 5 Japanese Voice Actors, and up to 5 non-Japanese Voice Actors. Following the nominations, there will be two separate competitions: one for Japanese VAs and one for non-Japanese VAs. The VAs must be listed in MAL. You rank your nominees from 1 to 5. The ranking determines how many points each character gets, like so:
#1 choice is worth 5 points
#2 choice is worth 4 points
#3 choice is worth 3 points
#4 choice is worth 2 points
#5 choice is worth 1 point
The points each VA gets from each members nomination are cumulative, and when the nominations are over, the points will be counted, and the top 32 Japanese VAs and the top 32 non-Japanese VAs will compete in separate single elimination bracket style competition where then members vote on them in one on one competitions.
The nomination phase will last 15 days, starting sometime in April / May (exact date TBD). The first voting competition will start shortly after the nominations have been closed. A new competition will start every other day, with the Japanese and non-Japanese matches alternating, with each vote open for 2 days. Because there will be two separate competitions, the field will be double the size of the other competitions, similar to the best girl competition, so the VA competitions will be single elimination and not double elimination.
Here are the rules:
As stated above, you can nominate up to 10 Voice Actors - 5 Japanese and 5 English a/o non-Japanese.
The VAs must be listed in MAL.
List the full name of the VA, as well as at least one to two characters they've portrayed (so that others know who they are). Hot-linking the VAs to their MAL page is welcome, but not required.
Some of the other things that are happening at the cafe are listed blow:
Namine's Café Anime Scavenger Hunt
Sometime witin the next couple of months, we'll hold an Anime Scavenger Hunt. There will be prizes for the winners.
Here's how it works:
The scavenger hunt will actually be a series of hunts, differing in levels of difficulty. Every couple days, a list will be pulished at the cafe for a new hunt. The list will contain objects, characters, quotes, info on Cafe members and staff, etc. The job of the hunters is to find what anime the items on the list come from.
Here are the rules:
Each list will contain a set of items that need to be identified from specifica anime. The list will also include a MAL user account
If an item on the list can be found in multiple anime, listing o ne of the anime is acceptable
Teaming up is allowed
When all the items have been identified, a PM needs to be sent to the user account identified on the list. The first PM, based on datestamp, that correctly identifies everything on the list is the winner.
Namine's Café Best Scene Competition
Another competition the cafe will be having is the best scene competition.
Here's how it works:
The competition takes place in two phases. First, anyone can nominate up to two scenes that they like in anime - either it's really funny, sad, kawaii, uber-erotic, etc. To enter a nomination, members will need to make a snippet of an anime containing that scene and turn it into a video. Scenes can be up to 5 minutes long. The first 50 scenes will be accepted. If turnout is high, that can be increased. Once all the nominations are in, the compettions will begin. Each week, 5 scenes will be selected at random and added to a poll therad. The top vote counter will win that week. The #2 vote counter will also stay alive. Follign the 10 weeks of voting, the 10 2nd placers will compete in 2 weekly votes, with the 2 winners added to the 10 1st placers. The 12 remaining scenes will vote in 4 separate votes of 3 random scenes each, with the winner going to the final. The championship will be a week long vote of the final 3 scenes. The one who submitted the winning scene will win a major prize.
Namine's Café card making competition
Namine's cafe will hold a card making competiton, where anyone who wants to try to make a card can join. Once the competition starts, there will be a 2 - 3 week period where everyone can make and submit a single member card. The cards (exact number TBD), will then be pitted against each other in head to head competitions. Don't think you can make a card - don't worry so much. Try your cand at making a card and who knows, if coul dbe amazing.
Namine's Café Skype Group
The cafe once again has Skype. please Click Here for more information on the Skype Group, and to get an invitation to it.
Namine's Café Official Steam Group Activities
As many of you are aware, the Cafe has it's own Steam Group. Please click here for more information on the Steam Group, and to get an invitation to it. We are currently planning some possible Steam game tournaments in the future, and feedback on this would be awesome. Also, we may be getting our Minecraft server back, as well.
idk i think there's a lot of feels in this chapter once i'm done with it
rough version of chapter 15
[spoiler]Chapter 15: Kill me baby!
I opened my eyes to respond to the sunlight that is bathing my skin..
The peaceful wabling of birds and sunlit coming through the window..
Outside is a clear blue sky reminding us that morning has already arrived..
It was another beautiful spring day.
Experiencing the soft sensation a warm and fluffy bed could bring to my back is really pleasing.
Compare to the cold hard floor, this bed is like a sea of clouds.
Finally, a good night sleep after what seemed like an endless eternity.
I'm lying on a bed too huge for a single person with my arms spread wide..
Currently, both of my arms are being used as an 'arm-pillow'.
I can understand Sophia on my right side since we did slept together for 'training' .
But when I look at my left side, there's a girl who is snuggling my arm for her own convenience without even asking my permission.
Her ruffled emerald like hair that is glittering with the sunlight is just too beautiful.
When I looked further down, I see... cherries? I've seen it before I'm positive.
" Pssst! Sophia! Wake up! "
With all my strength, I tried to move my numb right hand, but it was futile.
I'm quite confident with my physical strength lately mind you but I guess once you stop the blood from properly flowing through, it will result in this senseless feeling.
My fingers are moving energetically but all Sophia replied with was: " Ehehe, it tickles.. "
Conclusion. I couldn't wake them both up.
At times like this is where one gives up and wait for the other person to open their eyes.
An hour later...
Sophia finally opened her eyes on a dazed.
A moment later, she decides to stand up and free my poor right arm who barely survived the lack of blood flow.
Her nightgown in shambles and so is her chestnut brown hair while her cheeks are slightly flushed.
She was such a lovely sight to witness that my pants are bulging on their own.
" Yo, Sophia... Good morning? "
" Ehh? Why is Reimuz.... "
What comes next is the shouting I would supposed?
But Sophia just yawned and carefully observe to assess the situation.
" What is she doing here? "
" Beats me... I haven't had the slightest idea. When I woke up, she was already using my arm as a pillow. "
" Should I wake her up? "
" Please do... "
After that, Sophia violently shrugged this girl's shoulder as if she was a jealous housewife.
Anyone would wake up by such intense shaking but this girl is still soundly asleep.
What was her name again?
Aliphesee? Alice? No, no.. Alicia...
" Pssst! Alicia.. wake up! "
Surprisingly, that's all I needed to say to wake up our sleeping beauty.
She rose up from my arm while she rubs her eyes to adjust to the brightness.
Delicate pink cherries were bathed under the sunlight.
Once her senses picked up... she stared long hard at my face..
Her fiance's murderer...
The guy who conveniently used her as a bait just so he could kill...
Go on! Let those harsh words ring out from your mouth!
Consign me! Blame me! Hate me!
But her gaze wasn't any of those...
It was compassionate and warm, enough to make my heart feel at ease...
" Hehe... I thought... I had a nightmare that Ronald left me... But it was just a dream right? "
The girl started sobbing and bawling as she tightly put her slender arms around me...
I couldn't even react...
This feeling in my chest... it was bitter..
" Hehe... Ronald.. Ronald... "
She continues to burrow her soft hair onto my chest and tickles me while she calls her lover's name...
Her lover that I killed in cold blood.
It was too painful of a view I could not say anything...
" Sigh.. I'll be waiting outside. "
Probably understanding what happened, Sophia left the room with a sigh..
My last escape route has been sealed.
" Hey, Ronald... Who was that girl? Mou..! I'll forgive you this time but if I caught you cheating one more time! You know what will happen! "
(^^lf notes: yandere sign? xD)
If this is a prank... Please stop...
I'm not Ronald.... Shit...!
I push her face away from mine..
" Look... do you remember what happened last night? "
She acts bewildered at my question while she hold her head steady with one arm trying to recall what happened.
" Last night? Weren't we supposed to stay at the inn? I couldn't remember after that... My head is fuzzy.. But, what's important is that Ronald is still here with me, right? "
Ah.............
What is this..
I feel like throwing up..
My hands are shaking..
I've read about this before...
When a person undergoes an extreme mental shock, they will forcefully erase the memories they would want to forget.
Those lost memories are replaced by lies their thoughts wanted them to convey.
Her putrid hatred for me has resulted in this cruelty.
It is no more than a convenient escape created by her longing.
For me, this is a punishment worse than death...
To deceive this innocent girl once more just so she could lay her mind to rest...
Will doing such things absolve me from this guilt?
" Eh.. Ronald? You've been quiet for a while now? "
This is torture... In her eyes, I'm Ronald..
It would have been much better if she loathed me instead..
Whatever, what's done is done.
Still, when I look at this girl in front of me, she really has nice melons..
" Ahahaha... Alicia, I think you should wear some clothes, yeah? "
The quiet household was bothered by a loud ' IYAAA ' and I was whipped by a slap.
Since she didn't have any clothes, we ended up borrowing some from Sohpia.
Sophia's wardrobe is full of expensive apparel and the robe that she fancies has at least five sets.
While she was busy looking around, we escaped to a different room.
Sophia even had some clothes prepared for me making me wonder how and why?
How did she know my size or was it a coincidence?
Why did she already have such clothing prepared?
Oh well, it is none of my business.
For once, I guess I should not think too much about things.
I ended up wearing this black fancy looking lab coat with silver linings paired with a comfortable pants and shoes.
The shirt inside is made of finely woven silk that makes it feel refreshing even with the depressing color.
Well, it's a good clothing to hide this demonic hand...
I've decided to call it "Vengeful Claw" because of the dark gauntlet-like and sharp looking scales covering the back of my hand.
Sophia advised me to use an eyepatch for my unseeing eye but I feel like Alicia will turn hysterical if she finds out.
" Ronaaald??! What happened with your left arm!! Quick!! Doctor!! Doctor!! "
Alicia's reaction alone was enough to drive me insane after finally noticing how demonic my left hand has become.
" It's just swollen... "
Whatever excuses I've thought of flew outside of my mouth.
In the end, she decided not to inquire further, for now..
Now, the three of us are finally leaving the town of Saphir through the horse carriage that Sophia prepared beforehand.
" Reimuz... Do you really not want to say goodbye? "
Sophia ask me with a worried tone after noticing my quiet demeanor.
Though she sounds worried, her poker face remains the same.
" As I've previously said before, If I see Eryn right now... It will be impossible for me to go. "
" Well, I just wanted to confirm if this decision is final or not.. "
After confirming my resolve, we all hop inside the horse carriage.
How should I react to this sitting position...
There's plenty more space for the two of them to sit in front but both of these ladies insist to sit by my side.
" So, would you please explain who is this woman? "
" Hmm... It's Sophia. "
" Sounds like the name of a bitch.. A thieving bitch.. "
" Ahem... "
Sophia acts like she doesn't care but she looks shaken inside..
Alicia kepts on babbling rude remarks about Sophia not knowing about the truth.
As for me, I simply smiled wryly at these two girls...
" Reimuz is my lover... That's why were here in this carriage.. Because he's ask for my hand in marriage.. He will meet my parents soon. "
* Snap *
I heard a vein snap after Sophia finishes her sentences.
There was no need for me to check where it came from..
A dreadful aura is emitting from Alicia, enough to suffocate us all inside the horse carriage.
" You must be insane then! This is my Ronald and we have already vowed to marry each other in the near future.. Neh, Ronald? "
Alicia just looks at me with pleading eyes...
Though bigger ones are not my fancy, this soft sensation near my arm is like a death throe.
What am I supposed to say?
I find myself looking at Sophia to ask for help but she's also irritated..
You would think she's a lot mature but perhaps not.
On my right calls me Reimuz and on my left side calls me Ronald.
Which is both not my real name.
Come to think of it..
It feels nostalgic..
I seem to have forgotten my real name..
[ I grant thee the name, Reimuz..... ]
It was that time in my childhood where I was an active chuunibyou.
In the depths of my memory, I can only remember playing around with this girl....
What was her name again?? Reyshia? Reine?? Reina....
A cold chill runs over my spine...
Why did I just remember now?
[ Reina, Reimuz.. They rhyme~ ]
That girl who killed me, I know her after all.
Ah, shit.. My head hurts..
There's more to this memory than I thought..
Reina, who the hell are you?
Why did you bring me to this world?
[spoiler]
next arc prologue after that
also rough version
[spoiler]
The Magical School's entrance ceremony is held at a gigantic stadium inside the school grounds.
Once the school dean finishes his long speech, the school big shots can have their turn..
They are each country's representative that will soon become a pillar of their own.
For each one of them, this school is a stepping stone. This school is a battlefield.
To gather promising allies that could help them in the future, that is the purpose of this speech.
To show their charisma and gain more followers.
But to attack a student who holds one of the top authorities in this school, nobody would have thought of such things.
While she was gallantly introducing herself in front of the whole student body, a mysterious young man suddenly leap from the audience to embrace her.
The young man is a first year, a new admittance in this school.
He put his arms around her as if she was someone he knows.
[ Eh.... Ah.... What? ]
The young man's hand is moving around suspiciously. It starts from her hips then to her butt while he pant just like a wild animal in heat in front of her ears.
[ Ah.... My Godess... It's been a long time... ]
All of the students gathered in the stadium had their jaw's drop..
Nobody would have thought such insolence thing could happen.
The young man who couldn't contain his desires, finally did the unforgivable.
As the young man embraced her tightly, he sucked the pointed tip of her ears!
In front of the whole school, the one who was cold 'ice queen' was rendered immobile.
For the first time in her life, she experienced what it meant to be submissive.
The poor girl can do nothing but to cry in a cute yelp, her faced scorching with embarrassment.
[ I'm sorry... I'm sorry for leaving you... Eryn... I'm back.... Ah... Your ears is truly the best... ]
[ Ah-- ]
A moment's notice, a spearhead imbued with magical properties came flying at the man!
It's destination, his heart! An attack that was sent to kill him!
But using the young man's curse, he easily deflected the attack that could easily shatter a small house as if it was nothing.
The spearhead was caught by the young man's demonic arm.
[ Human beast! Get away from Ojou-sama!! ]
[ Ojou-sama? This is Eryn... What are you talking abo-- ]
* Slap! *
Finally understanding the situation, the girl on his arms whip her hand across the young man's face.
The sensation of being slap brought the young man to his tears.
Because for the young man, that slap was a nostalgic feeling.
How did such things led to this disastrous ordeal?
Is this person in front of the young man really his Goddess? Or is it someone else entirely?
What exactly happened 45 days ago?
i just finished eryn 2.5 and it's more golder than the previous one hahaha
also lumy, i don't see mushoku tensei in your list, i advise you to read it it's pretty awesome though you might struggle on certain volumes like vol 3 for me
there's also arifureta in japtem though the later chapter kinda went stale and dry but the beginning is freaking awesome.
i just think the mc was ruined for being too op or cocky guy rather than being a good dark hero or evil mc, i still advised you to read it though
in the end he's just a regular guy after all.
i think the most would give chase to their opponents right away but i wanted him to be more realistic
and unlike rebirth protagonist that builds their way when their a child, the thing with a protagonist his age is that he has to learn everything by himself or find someone that will help him
the only reason why i haven't explained most stuff is because it's his point of view, he wouldn't know such things if he didn't learn about them
he's like a blinded man that is slowly getting cured
well galvin isn't that bad i think xD
though you are right about some points, actually he's always been there just silently watching and looking out for eryn but i guess when those two kiss he just couldn't hold his jealousy anymore haha
thanks for the kind words once more lumy
i'm trying not to go harem but i just have to introduce the other characters though most of the ones i've introduced so far are woman doesn't mean that it'll be harem
ahaha whew that scared me haha no deus ex happening that's why it takes time
chapter 10 is updated in blog
turning point still the best chapter overall xD
nws, i'm just glad you have the time to reply and thanks for reading lumy, i appreciate your insight and wise words haha
thanks for your kind words lumy
haha there's more to come
that was just the start of how he will make money in the future
using his vast mmo gaming knowledge on how to make money in the fantasy world
well he did describe that the canal extends far beyond
that's part of his character i think
he's the type to think of consequences right away as he does think a lot
eryn is kinda comical till she starts doing her shady stuff in chapter 5
there's like a 2 day gap between her and reimuz, mainly to cover what she was doing in town
and if you read the previous version, galvin is about to make an appearance soon
though if he's really such a jerk, you'll see soon
and that is something that i can't explain... yet haha
haha that's so true but remember, hanging out with your parents once in a while isn't so bad.
i'm the same with my dad sometimes especially when he watches football or we play basketball together. he's so noisy lol but so fun to hang out with. it's like i'm a little kid again haha
true true, living by yourself has more merits i think mainly because of how freedom you get and you decide everything
lol with the ogling part, i think your brother i would get along haha (joke lol)
nah i'm not saying anything behind your back *wink wink*
well basically i just balance people's job and manage time, make schedule and pretty much oversee everything
sure haha but i don't know how to send it? package maybe?
and yeah i know mymp. i love their vocalist so much lol
not really looking for anything in particular, just something that will make me think it's a good love song haha
in short, i'll leave it to you sensei ^^
btw, you never gave me your opinions about those doujins that i've sent you long time ago?
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rough version of chapter 15
[spoiler]Chapter 15: Kill me baby!
I opened my eyes to respond to the sunlight that is bathing my skin..
The peaceful wabling of birds and sunlit coming through the window..
Outside is a clear blue sky reminding us that morning has already arrived..
It was another beautiful spring day.
Experiencing the soft sensation a warm and fluffy bed could bring to my back is really pleasing.
Compare to the cold hard floor, this bed is like a sea of clouds.
Finally, a good night sleep after what seemed like an endless eternity.
I'm lying on a bed too huge for a single person with my arms spread wide..
Currently, both of my arms are being used as an 'arm-pillow'.
I can understand Sophia on my right side since we did slept together for 'training' .
But when I look at my left side, there's a girl who is snuggling my arm for her own convenience without even asking my permission.
Her ruffled emerald like hair that is glittering with the sunlight is just too beautiful.
When I looked further down, I see... cherries? I've seen it before I'm positive.
" Pssst! Sophia! Wake up! "
With all my strength, I tried to move my numb right hand, but it was futile.
I'm quite confident with my physical strength lately mind you but I guess once you stop the blood from properly flowing through, it will result in this senseless feeling.
My fingers are moving energetically but all Sophia replied with was: " Ehehe, it tickles.. "
Conclusion. I couldn't wake them both up.
At times like this is where one gives up and wait for the other person to open their eyes.
An hour later...
Sophia finally opened her eyes on a dazed.
A moment later, she decides to stand up and free my poor right arm who barely survived the lack of blood flow.
Her nightgown in shambles and so is her chestnut brown hair while her cheeks are slightly flushed.
She was such a lovely sight to witness that my pants are bulging on their own.
" Yo, Sophia... Good morning? "
" Ehh? Why is Reimuz.... "
What comes next is the shouting I would supposed?
But Sophia just yawned and carefully observe to assess the situation.
" What is she doing here? "
" Beats me... I haven't had the slightest idea. When I woke up, she was already using my arm as a pillow. "
" Should I wake her up? "
" Please do... "
After that, Sophia violently shrugged this girl's shoulder as if she was a jealous housewife.
Anyone would wake up by such intense shaking but this girl is still soundly asleep.
What was her name again?
Aliphesee? Alice? No, no.. Alicia...
" Pssst! Alicia.. wake up! "
Surprisingly, that's all I needed to say to wake up our sleeping beauty.
She rose up from my arm while she rubs her eyes to adjust to the brightness.
Delicate pink cherries were bathed under the sunlight.
Once her senses picked up... she stared long hard at my face..
Her fiance's murderer...
The guy who conveniently used her as a bait just so he could kill...
Go on! Let those harsh words ring out from your mouth!
Consign me! Blame me! Hate me!
But her gaze wasn't any of those...
It was compassionate and warm, enough to make my heart feel at ease...
" Hehe... I thought... I had a nightmare that Ronald left me... But it was just a dream right? "
The girl started sobbing and bawling as she tightly put her slender arms around me...
I couldn't even react...
This feeling in my chest... it was bitter..
" Hehe... Ronald.. Ronald... "
She continues to burrow her soft hair onto my chest and tickles me while she calls her lover's name...
Her lover that I killed in cold blood.
It was too painful of a view I could not say anything...
" Sigh.. I'll be waiting outside. "
Probably understanding what happened, Sophia left the room with a sigh..
My last escape route has been sealed.
" Hey, Ronald... Who was that girl? Mou..! I'll forgive you this time but if I caught you cheating one more time! You know what will happen! "
(^^lf notes: yandere sign? xD)
If this is a prank... Please stop...
I'm not Ronald.... Shit...!
I push her face away from mine..
" Look... do you remember what happened last night? "
She acts bewildered at my question while she hold her head steady with one arm trying to recall what happened.
" Last night? Weren't we supposed to stay at the inn? I couldn't remember after that... My head is fuzzy.. But, what's important is that Ronald is still here with me, right? "
Ah.............
What is this..
I feel like throwing up..
My hands are shaking..
I've read about this before...
When a person undergoes an extreme mental shock, they will forcefully erase the memories they would want to forget.
Those lost memories are replaced by lies their thoughts wanted them to convey.
Her putrid hatred for me has resulted in this cruelty.
It is no more than a convenient escape created by her longing.
For me, this is a punishment worse than death...
To deceive this innocent girl once more just so she could lay her mind to rest...
Will doing such things absolve me from this guilt?
" Eh.. Ronald? You've been quiet for a while now? "
This is torture... In her eyes, I'm Ronald..
It would have been much better if she loathed me instead..
Whatever, what's done is done.
Still, when I look at this girl in front of me, she really has nice melons..
" Ahahaha... Alicia, I think you should wear some clothes, yeah? "
The quiet household was bothered by a loud ' IYAAA ' and I was whipped by a slap.
Since she didn't have any clothes, we ended up borrowing some from Sohpia.
Sophia's wardrobe is full of expensive apparel and the robe that she fancies has at least five sets.
While she was busy looking around, we escaped to a different room.
Sophia even had some clothes prepared for me making me wonder how and why?
How did she know my size or was it a coincidence?
Why did she already have such clothing prepared?
Oh well, it is none of my business.
For once, I guess I should not think too much about things.
I ended up wearing this black fancy looking lab coat with silver linings paired with a comfortable pants and shoes.
The shirt inside is made of finely woven silk that makes it feel refreshing even with the depressing color.
Well, it's a good clothing to hide this demonic hand...
I've decided to call it "Vengeful Claw" because of the dark gauntlet-like and sharp looking scales covering the back of my hand.
Sophia advised me to use an eyepatch for my unseeing eye but I feel like Alicia will turn hysterical if she finds out.
" Ronaaald??! What happened with your left arm!! Quick!! Doctor!! Doctor!! "
Alicia's reaction alone was enough to drive me insane after finally noticing how demonic my left hand has become.
" It's just swollen... "
Whatever excuses I've thought of flew outside of my mouth.
In the end, she decided not to inquire further, for now..
Now, the three of us are finally leaving the town of Saphir through the horse carriage that Sophia prepared beforehand.
" Reimuz... Do you really not want to say goodbye? "
Sophia ask me with a worried tone after noticing my quiet demeanor.
Though she sounds worried, her poker face remains the same.
" As I've previously said before, If I see Eryn right now... It will be impossible for me to go. "
" Well, I just wanted to confirm if this decision is final or not.. "
After confirming my resolve, we all hop inside the horse carriage.
How should I react to this sitting position...
There's plenty more space for the two of them to sit in front but both of these ladies insist to sit by my side.
" So, would you please explain who is this woman? "
" Hmm... It's Sophia. "
" Sounds like the name of a bitch.. A thieving bitch.. "
" Ahem... "
Sophia acts like she doesn't care but she looks shaken inside..
Alicia kepts on babbling rude remarks about Sophia not knowing about the truth.
As for me, I simply smiled wryly at these two girls...
" Reimuz is my lover... That's why were here in this carriage.. Because he's ask for my hand in marriage.. He will meet my parents soon. "
* Snap *
I heard a vein snap after Sophia finishes her sentences.
There was no need for me to check where it came from..
A dreadful aura is emitting from Alicia, enough to suffocate us all inside the horse carriage.
" You must be insane then! This is my Ronald and we have already vowed to marry each other in the near future.. Neh, Ronald? "
Alicia just looks at me with pleading eyes...
Though bigger ones are not my fancy, this soft sensation near my arm is like a death throe.
What am I supposed to say?
I find myself looking at Sophia to ask for help but she's also irritated..
You would think she's a lot mature but perhaps not.
On my right calls me Reimuz and on my left side calls me Ronald.
Which is both not my real name.
Come to think of it..
It feels nostalgic..
I seem to have forgotten my real name..
[ I grant thee the name, Reimuz..... ]
It was that time in my childhood where I was an active chuunibyou.
In the depths of my memory, I can only remember playing around with this girl....
What was her name again?? Reyshia? Reine?? Reina....
A cold chill runs over my spine...
Why did I just remember now?
[ Reina, Reimuz.. They rhyme~ ]
That girl who killed me, I know her after all.
Ah, shit.. My head hurts..
There's more to this memory than I thought..
Reina, who the hell are you?
Why did you bring me to this world?
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next arc prologue after that
also rough version
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The Magical School's entrance ceremony is held at a gigantic stadium inside the school grounds.
Once the school dean finishes his long speech, the school big shots can have their turn..
They are each country's representative that will soon become a pillar of their own.
For each one of them, this school is a stepping stone. This school is a battlefield.
To gather promising allies that could help them in the future, that is the purpose of this speech.
To show their charisma and gain more followers.
But to attack a student who holds one of the top authorities in this school, nobody would have thought of such things.
While she was gallantly introducing herself in front of the whole student body, a mysterious young man suddenly leap from the audience to embrace her.
The young man is a first year, a new admittance in this school.
He put his arms around her as if she was someone he knows.
[ Eh.... Ah.... What? ]
The young man's hand is moving around suspiciously. It starts from her hips then to her butt while he pant just like a wild animal in heat in front of her ears.
[ Ah.... My Godess... It's been a long time... ]
All of the students gathered in the stadium had their jaw's drop..
Nobody would have thought such insolence thing could happen.
The young man who couldn't contain his desires, finally did the unforgivable.
As the young man embraced her tightly, he sucked the pointed tip of her ears!
In front of the whole school, the one who was cold 'ice queen' was rendered immobile.
For the first time in her life, she experienced what it meant to be submissive.
The poor girl can do nothing but to cry in a cute yelp, her faced scorching with embarrassment.
[ I'm sorry... I'm sorry for leaving you... Eryn... I'm back.... Ah... Your ears is truly the best... ]
[ Ah-- ]
A moment's notice, a spearhead imbued with magical properties came flying at the man!
It's destination, his heart! An attack that was sent to kill him!
But using the young man's curse, he easily deflected the attack that could easily shatter a small house as if it was nothing.
The spearhead was caught by the young man's demonic arm.
[ Human beast! Get away from Ojou-sama!! ]
[ Ojou-sama? This is Eryn... What are you talking abo-- ]
* Slap! *
Finally understanding the situation, the girl on his arms whip her hand across the young man's face.
The sensation of being slap brought the young man to his tears.
Because for the young man, that slap was a nostalgic feeling.
How did such things led to this disastrous ordeal?
Is this person in front of the young man really his Goddess? Or is it someone else entirely?
What exactly happened 45 days ago?
Are you Indonesian?
also lumy, i don't see mushoku tensei in your list, i advise you to read it it's pretty awesome though you might struggle on certain volumes like vol 3 for me
there's also arifureta in japtem though the later chapter kinda went stale and dry but the beginning is freaking awesome.
i just think the mc was ruined for being too op or cocky guy rather than being a good dark hero or evil mc, i still advised you to read it though
also how's the phone syndicate going? xD
i think the most would give chase to their opponents right away but i wanted him to be more realistic
and unlike rebirth protagonist that builds their way when their a child, the thing with a protagonist his age is that he has to learn everything by himself or find someone that will help him
the only reason why i haven't explained most stuff is because it's his point of view, he wouldn't know such things if he didn't learn about them
he's like a blinded man that is slowly getting cured
well galvin isn't that bad i think xD
though you are right about some points, actually he's always been there just silently watching and looking out for eryn but i guess when those two kiss he just couldn't hold his jealousy anymore haha
thanks for the kind words once more lumy
i'm trying not to go harem but i just have to introduce the other characters though most of the ones i've introduced so far are woman doesn't mean that it'll be harem
ahaha whew that scared me haha no deus ex happening that's why it takes time
chapter 10 is updated in blog
turning point still the best chapter overall xD
nws, i'm just glad you have the time to reply and thanks for reading lumy, i appreciate your insight and wise words haha
haha there's more to come
that was just the start of how he will make money in the future
using his vast mmo gaming knowledge on how to make money in the fantasy world
well he did describe that the canal extends far beyond
that's part of his character i think
he's the type to think of consequences right away as he does think a lot
eryn is kinda comical till she starts doing her shady stuff in chapter 5
there's like a 2 day gap between her and reimuz, mainly to cover what she was doing in town
and if you read the previous version, galvin is about to make an appearance soon
though if he's really such a jerk, you'll see soon
and that is something that i can't explain... yet haha
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1276573&show=0#post8
an emotional chapter i think lol
haha that's so true but remember, hanging out with your parents once in a while isn't so bad.
i'm the same with my dad sometimes especially when he watches football or we play basketball together. he's so noisy lol but so fun to hang out with. it's like i'm a little kid again haha
true true, living by yourself has more merits i think mainly because of how freedom you get and you decide everything
lol with the ogling part, i think your brother i would get along haha (joke lol)
nah i'm not saying anything behind your back *wink wink*
well basically i just balance people's job and manage time, make schedule and pretty much oversee everything
sure haha but i don't know how to send it? package maybe?
and yeah i know mymp. i love their vocalist so much lol
not really looking for anything in particular, just something that will make me think it's a good love song haha
in short, i'll leave it to you sensei ^^
btw, you never gave me your opinions about those doujins that i've sent you long time ago?
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1276573&show=0#post7
as usual let me know what you think