#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️

[taruruchi]

☆ Azul and Taruchi's relationship timeline !

⚘ [ TAGS ] #slowburn #fell first fell harder #ansgt #it's been seven and a half chapters why haven't they confessed yet #but i will break them #chapter 7 🙏

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐄

Taruchi saw Azul and thought, "Man… He kinda scary." (Tbf she thought that about. Everyone) But also, "Wait, stop, he kinda pretty too"

Azul saw her and only went "??????" (as did the rest of nrc)

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐘𝐔𝐋 + 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐖

Nothing happened, though Taruchi did wonder about him and tried to catch glimpses of him in the halls

Though it was more out of admiration and curiosity

𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄

Taruchi probably died inside ngl. She had to give it to him—he pulled a very lawyer move. She did hate that fact too, because it meant more problems for her.

Remember when they spied on Azul?? Yeah… Yeah. She was totally not impressed at all, haha…

Anyways, she tried very, very hard to keep from hugging him after learning about his past. But she did offer many words of comfort. And died a little inside again when they went to the museum and that one scene happened. (pov the writer doesn't remember exactly what happened in the scene) She's thinking, "I probably don't like him and it's probably just admiration, right?" yet she still goes to the Mostro Lounge more often than she should

Azul probably just saw her as another problem. Did not understand why she was being so nice. "What is she trying to pull here?? Does she want some sort of compensation??" Yes. But nonetheless thankful. He probably offers her tiny discounts just as thanks, though he is wondering why she's there often. 

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐀

Taruchi: Dying Inside Pt. 2. She was honestly terrified when they came crashing into the Mostro Lounge. They're broke as hell, how are they gonna pay for damages??? Thankfully they agreed to help her and was once again Dying Inside when they all had to stay in that one room. She was internally giggling when they had to head back to Scarabia together. Genuinely impressed all over again. Like. "How does he knows all this stuff… Wow…" In total awe. Then she thinks about how much she'd owe Azul in the end and starts internally sobbing. (The writer doesn't remember if they owed him something) In the end, she's worried it's not just admiration

(I don't remember if this is canon or not but whatever) I think Azul would just consider this as his payment for causing so much trouble when he overblotted. I also think this is where he actually learns a bit more about her? (We ignore that Jade collects info on people) Through the lesson stuff, he learns she's smart and understands quickly. He's slowly starting to learn she's just genuinely nice. But he's still quite on guard around her, especially considering she knows his past.

𝐏𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐄

Taruchi is sad she's busy nowadays and is mostly stuck at Ramshackle. Meaning she doesn't go to Mostro Lounge anymore bc by the end of the day she's too tired. She knows it might be unlikely since he was so busy with the Lounge, but she hoped that Azul would be at the VDC.

Azul was wondering why she hasn’t been to Mostro Lounge lately then finds she’s been dragged to help with the VDC. He’s not sure how he feels, it’s weird. Later on, he decides he might as well drop by VDC to see the performance. After all, it was the entire reason they’d have more customers. 

When the performance is done, they both see each other and talk for a bit… and they wind up spending the day just going around together. Azul goes back to his dorm more confused than before; meanwhile Taruchi is blushing all the way to her room and hides in her blanket. This night is sparkling don't you let it go I'm wonderstruck blushing all the way home

𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐄

Taruchi was in a classroom playing board games since the Board Game Club had met up. All of a sudden her friend and the lov— *coughing* her two friends are kidnapped??? She was RUNNING for a teacher but apparently other students were kidnapped too and she was friends with all of them. Maybe. Who knows about Leona

Oh, Rook is going after them? And Epel too? Well, count her in. She couldn’t do it on her own but she has two friends with her!! Me and the boys looking for classmates

The SHOCK when she discovers that one of her closest friends has done this. But also, so cool. But STILL how could he kidnap them all??

She’s relieved when she hears everyone is fine. Until it all goes downhill

When they finally meet up with everyone, it takes everything in Taruchi not to run to Azul and hug him… So she does that with everyone. But Leona. When she finally hugs Azul, it’s a little tighter and she says, “I’m so glad you’re okay.” Azul sighs and asks, “Now WHY would you come here willingly??” to which her response is “I wanted to save you. ...I mean— you as in everyone” and he shakes his head

When they have to split up, while Taruchi knows it’d be better to go with the Pomefiore group especially since they have two third-years, she desperately wants to go with Riddle and Azul. Rook sees that and he suggests that she go with them. “You’re both close to her and four in a group is a lot of people, hm?” Rook gives her a knowing smile and Taruchi smiles back.

She has to witness her two friends arguing and while their snide remarks make her let out a small giggle sometimes, she also tries to mediate. When they have to fight something, both of them jump forward to protect her so she's just 🧍‍♀️👍 At the part where they talk about their past and their dreams, she absolutely melts. She didn’t think she could admire Azul more than she did before, but apparently she was wrong. When they take a break and Azul talks about what he wants to do in the future, she listens so intently. And then he leans on her shoulder and falls asleep

She and Riddle whisper to each other: “Riddlehelpme” “What do you want me to do?? Move him??” “No, he might wake up!” “What then???” “I don’t know!! …Do you want to sleep too?” “No!”

Taruchi gets bored and she’s tired so she also falls asleep… leaning on Azul. Riddle tries to fall asleep but ends up leaning on Taruchi too. 

They all wake up like o_o and pretend it didn’t happen

Then they have a wild ride. Literally. And their scene is over once Riddle gets white hair and Azul and Taruchi are panicking over that

Until later on the ride back to NRC where she’s staring at Riddle and trying to get used to it. Oh and also she and Azul desperately want to say something about what they’re feeling but they never get to it

𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐍𝐈𝐀

They… are closer and more awkward. Yeah, they interact more, but they can’t get through a conversation without internally freaking out and therefore making it end too soon.

Taruchi is regularly going to Mostro Lounge again. One day, she and Azul talk and she tells him that they found another clue on how to get her home. Their conversation goes: “So... The other first years and I have found a clue that gets me closer to going home (small smile)” “Oh! (smile) That's good news. I'm glad you'll finally be able to return to your world. (dying inside)” “Yeah, thank you (smiling but also dying inside)”

But you only need the light when it's burning low, only miss the sun when it starts to snow (<- the song genuinely made me cry) (Update: Guys nvm they're so Say Don't Go coded)

Taruchi realizes that it's only a matter of time before she leaves, so she decides she should try to get over her feelings! One goodbye was bad enough, this one would definitely be painful too. If she could make it less painful, the better. And no, you can't convince her to confess, she doesn't function that way

Azul also snaps into his senses and realizes he likes having her around and didn't want her to leave. It'd sting not seeing her at her usual table at the Lounge, not passing by in the hallways, not seeing her laugh in defeat as he once again takes all her money in Monopoly. But how is he supposed to tell her all that

[SPOILERS]

They meet again in Diasomnia during Lilia's going away party. Taruchi pretends she doesn't see Azul and continues talking to Lilia and the gang. Until Azul goes up to Lilia to say whatever he had to say, then she says hi and wanders off.

Azul finds her again and talks to her: “Hello, Taruchi. Are you enjoying the party?” “Oh, Azul. Hi. Yeah, there's a lot of people here. Though I'm sad Lilia's leaving.” “So am I. He's a good upperclassman. ...I've made an observation. Apologies if I'm wrong, but it seems like you're trying not to talk to me.” “N-no, not at all. Sorry if it seemed that way.” “It's all right...” (pause as he's thinking about if he should bring up his newly-discovered feelings, but it gets too awkward and she starts to leave) “Wait, Taruchi—”

Cue Malleys overblotting and putting everyone to sleep

The rest is dreaming and Azul isn't in it at all so!! To be continued!!

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[taruruchi]

Taruchi's Birthday SSR Voicelines

Hi hello <3 Yup, it's my birthday, meaning mini taru's birthday too! I wanted to do something in time for my birthday, and this was the shortest and most appealing idea I had so! Yeah! Though I have a drawing, I just have to get around to finishing it...

@linawritesocs @scarabiaa naturally, your ocs are here

When Summoned: Whoaaa! It looks so pretty here! This is all for me?

Summon Line: I've never had a birthday quite like this... I'm really happy I'm celebrating it with everyone!

Groovy: I'm so thankful I had such a great party. I can't wait for next year now!

Set to Home: I look nice? Thank you! You too!

Home Transition 1: Seth came in the second it became my birthday, with a tired Minnie behind him. Hehe, I'll have to do the same thing on their birthdays.

Home Transition 2: My birthday is the one time a year I can ask for my favorite foods and have a high chance of getting them. You better believe I'm taking advantage of that.

Home Transition 3: Surprised the students from Ignihyde actually did something for my birthday? Me too! Though I'm happy to announce Ramshackle has Wi-Fi now.

Home Transition/Groovy: I've never enjoyed parties too much, but this one was really fun.

Tap Home 1: You liked the music at the party? You can thank Ivy! She has amazing music taste.

Tap Home 2: One step out of the dorm and I got tackled by Ace and Epel... Deuce got them off, though. Thankfully their present wasn't broken bones.

Tap Home 3: Riddle very kindly offered to throw a birthday party in Heartslabyul. I sadly had to decline since I already have one, but I promised to be at the next Unbirthday party.

Tap Home 4: Hmm... I won't lie, as much fun as I'm having... I kind of miss celebrating with my family.

Tap Home 5: Y-You're giving me another slice of cake? I'm sorry, I really can't eat that much, even if I wanted to.

Tap Home/Groovy: Can you believe Azul arranged all this? He said that it was as payment for... uh, before, but I'm kind of worried... It's strangely kind of him.

#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #dude maybe i should just do this for all my ocs' birthdays??? #i love them lots but i feel unmotivated to make drawings and vignettes <//3 #anyway idk why it took me so long to post this. i finished it yesterday i just didn't type it out

[taruruchi]

“Dancing with you is enough”

[ SUMMARY ] Even if you might not be on the main dance floor, it was a glorious masquerade nonetheless.

[ GENRE ] Fluff... plus a bit of funnies here and there. And what if I told you first kiss 😳

[ NOTES ] The brainrot for this was so bad but it look me, like, a month to finish. Huge shoutout to Lina who helped me finally get to finishing this ily <33 Also. Spot the Taylor references (there are two and one is pretty obvious) OH YEAH and the povs randomly switch up from paragraph to paragraph so. Yeah, I hope it isn't easy to get lost 😔

[ WORD COUNT ] 2.1k

Noble Bell College’s ballroom was filled with cheerful chatter, carefree smiles, and a variety of colors as outfits flowed and weaved as students danced. The air was light, and there was little to no hostility between people, any disagreements put aside to enjoy this glorious night. No matter if you were out on the floor or at the side, quietly watching, for this time was for everyone to enjoy and bask in…

Which was kind of what Taruchi was doing: mindlessly watching as everyone danced, settling for paying more attention to the way the music seemed to capture the dancers’ hearts, guiding them along in their movements.

She wasn’t alone at first—it’s only that her constant companion at these kinds of events just disappeared. Somehow, even Idia, the KING of introverts, got dragged away somewhere by someone. Neither of them knew why nor how that happened, but it did.

And she thought she could rely on him to at least stand quietly with her.

In comparison, some distance from her, a conversation had just ended.

“Do visit the Mostro Lounge if you ever come to Night Raven College. I’ll be sure to give you a small discount as thanks for hosting this exchange.”

So the small group dispersed, going separate directions to talk to other people, thereby leading us to the point of this story.

“You look like you want to join in.”

Taruchi slightly jumped at the voice suddenly beside her. Somehow she didn’t notice Azul until he was right there. "Dude, you nearly gave me a heart attack," she said shakily, stepping away from the wall and fixing her dress. “Wait, sorry, what did you say—? Oh! Oh, no, not really…”

It was quite evident that that wasn’t the truth.

“...Is the problem that you can’t dance?”

Taruchi’s crossed her arms, frowning slightly. “Well, I never learned how to. Much less like that,” she gestured to the dancers.

At this, Azul saw an opportunity. He pushed up his glasses and cleared his throat. “In that case, you might be happy to know I’ve studied a bit of humans’ dances, so perhaps I could teach you.”

“You? Know how to dance?” Taruchi appeared dubious.

Azul put a hand on his chest, mimicking offense. “My, I’m hurt. I’ll have you know I take my studies of the human world quite seriously.”

“Fair,” Taruchi sighed. “But what do I have to pay you in return?”

“Oh, I believe it’s a fair deal already. Dancing with you is enough for me.” He smiled, ostensibly genuine.

“Oh, okay,” Taruchi quickly responded.

There was a brief pause as she fully processed his words and had a minor mental meltdown.

“Wait… Wait a second, wha—?”

“The deal is off if you just stand there gawking.” Azul was already walking briskly away to one of the balconies.

Though it was mildly annoying he just walked away, Taruchi was glad he couldn’t see the way her cheeks had heated up. She followed after him, but her head was filled with panicked thoughts: ‘Dancing with you is enough for me’? What does that even mean?! Dancing with me? He’s happy with just dancing… with me? What?!

Cue the internal screaming.

…Can you tell her brain was breaking by the second?

Azul turned around to see her with no trace of her earlier panic, only with a straight face on. “You certainly took your time,” he quipped, crossing his arms.

“I got here, like, 10 seconds after you. Do you age that quickly?” Taruchi retorted in an irritated tone before she realized what she said, her eyes widening. She immediately wanted to bury herself in a hole. “Oh— I am so sorry, I swear I didn’t mean that. It just somehow slipped out—”

“Oh, my,” Azul interrupted, a smirk appearing on his face. "I didn't realize you could be quite so harsh, what with everyone describing you as kind and soft-spoken. I might have taken offense if I wasn’t so amused.” He had the most vexing, overdramatic voice Taruchi had heard this entire night.

…Well, maybe excluding one person. She definitely didn’t want to dance with him.

Taruchi looked back at the way she came. Is it worth it to take dance lessons while dealing with this? Hmm… “Okay, maybe I should call off the deal.”

“No, please, I apologize.” Azul stepped towards her and took her hand. There would be no moment like this one again, he couldn’t let it slip from his grasp so quickly. “I’ll stop and start the lesson. By the way, did I mention that you look beautiful tonight?”

Taruchi rolled her eyes and sighed for the second time that night. “Okay, fine, I won’t call off the deal.”

She knew he had just said that to get her to give in. She tried to seem like she didn’t care too much. But really all she could think about was the fact that he called her beautiful and that he was holding her hand. She could allow herself to imagine for a second… or maybe more than a second. God, she hoped her cheeks weren’t red.

It’s a shame Azul didn’t have the reputation of genuinely meaning what he said, since this time he did mean it—Idia had teased him a while ago for staring at her. He had also realized how thankful he was that the twins weren’t there, lest he suffer the rest of the night. Though this wasn’t completely bad for him, because then he would have a cover to hide his true feelings and he wouldn’t seem vulnerable. At this point it was an automatic thing for him to slip into his “business mode.”

Taruchi didn’t seem enthusiastic, but she agreed. Azul was satisfied with that. “Shall we begin?” he asked, and with her nod, he bowed and kissed her hand.

“Wh-What? Is this part of it?” No matter how much she wanted to hide it, Taruchi was malfunctioning. She was caught completely off guard. Damn him for having charm.

“What kind of dance partner would I be if I didn’t kiss your hand before dancing?” he replied with a calm voice. In all honesty, as far as Azul knew, people just did that in romance books and movies. But it seemed like it worked on Taruchi, so he considered that a win and took a mental note.

“All right, stand straight. You’ll have your hand here,” Azul put her hand on his shoulder, “and mine will be here,” he said, putting his hand on her waist. “As for our other hands…” Azul took her hand in his again and lifted their hands up. They were already closer than Taruchi had imagined, and she was questioning all the decisions she had made to get to this point. “Now, I will lead, and you will follow. Just try to parallel my steps.”

They slowly stepped around the balcony, moving in time with the soft music coming from inside. Between making sure she doesn’t step on his feet and feeling embarrassed because of their proximity, Taruchi couldn’t look up at Azul at all. Even before this moment, she was bad at maintaining eye contact. But now she was dancing with this guy she liked. If she had to look in his eyes, she would—

“You know, I think dance partners are supposed to look at each other.”

Die.

Yup. She felt like dying inside. But she followed his instructions anyway. Even if she felt like her face was going to overheat. She had no clue how Azul looked so composed.

She ends up just studying him. His glasses gave him a different vibe, a more calm one, she thought, more… delicate? Was that the word she was looking for? (She once wondered out loud to Ace and Deuce about how Azul would look with these exact glasses, to which they only blankly stared at her… and Ace subjected her to his teasing.) His hair was kept, giving him a neater look, and it seemed like his view was clearer. Her focus shifted to the mole by his lips. She thought it was a charming feature, though she wasn't exactly sure why…

Azul noticed her observing his face. He would've thought she was judging his looks, and in that case he might've gotten insecure, except that he sensed no ill intentions and her expression remained mostly inscrutable. That is, until she seemed to realize that he was watching her too and she got embarrassed and tensed up. Her eyes stopped roaming and instead held his gaze.

Though to her it looked like her eyes were all he was focusing on, he was mesmerized by all of her. He couldn't help but notice how enchanting she looked under the soft moonlight when he twirled her. When she faced him again, she had a dazzling smile on her face, like she had forgotten the annoyance she held just minutes ago, a smile of pure enjoyment that appeared quite rarely.

It took a lot in Azul not to combust right then and there. It was insane how that smile made him feel. It was just a smile. It didn’t make sense. Still, he wondered what she was smiling about.

Honestly, Taruchi had just always wanted to try being twirled. Plus it was just unexpectedly fun to dance with Azul. It felt awkward at first, but now her nerves calmed down, the silence was comfortable, and she could dance to the music without too much thought.

As the song ended, Azul dipped her, holding her against him and careful not to let her fall. Her gaze had fallen upon the night sky dotted with stars, her eyes seeming to shine just as bright from wonderment, her lips slightly parted when she softly gasped, and all Azul could think was he finally understood what it meant for someone to be breathtaking. He pulled her back up and she flashed a grin at him before looking back at the sky.

“The sky is so clear and the stars are so pretty…!” Taruchi said excitedly. Azul just smiled down at her and softly replied, “They are, aren’t they?” while Taruchi focused elsewhere.

“And the moon…”

“Is absolutely gorgeous.”

“Yeah.” Taruchi’s attention finally fell back on him.

There was a song that would've been perfect right now… What was it?

It was like a scene from a book where one of the leads tried to hide their reddening cheeks, but the other brushed their hair behind their ear and rested their hand on their cheek… Okay, it wasn’t “like” that, it was exactly that.

Right.

“‘Cause you can hear it in the silence”

Was it possible for silence to drown out noise? The music and dancing hadn’t stopped from inside, but Taruchi couldn’t hear any of it.

“You can feel it on the way home”

She hadn’t noticed she was this close to Azul. She hadn’t noticed that he still had one hand on her waist, keeping her close to him. She hadn’t noticed how his cheeks were slightly flushed nor how his focus was all on her. If he wasn’t all she could think of at that moment, would she have noticed the way they were involuntarily gravitating towards each other?

“You can see it with the lights out”

Their hesitation stopped them, held them back a painful few inches away. Did he/she want this as much as she/he did?

But neither flinched away.

“You’re in love”

And they glanced back at each other.

“True love”

And that was enough of an answer.

Azul practically scooped Taruchi into his arms, she was so small, with her arms around his neck to close whatever space was between them. It was the best feeling she had known, feeling like she no longer needed to keep her emotions under control, under wraps to hide them as best she could. For all the daydreams she had, nothing could ever beat what was real and what she could actually feel, and that was the guy holding her and kissing her back.

When they both pulled away, they had red cheeks and the biggest, goofiest grins on their faces. What did you expect? It’s the first kiss, it’s flawless, it’s really something.

Setting Taruchi back on her feet, Azul cleared his throat and fixed his glasses. “Do you want to go back now?”

“Well, I don’t think I’m confident enough in my dancing to dance with anyone else yet, and…” Taruchi said sheepishly, glancing at the distant crowd inside and back at him. “I mostly just want to dance with you again.”

Azul looked stunned for a second before smiling and chuckling. “In that case, I’ll be your partner for another dance.”

“You’re in love”

#I got stuck before the kiss and. somehow it was easy for me to finish the rest after just trying to write #i had been putting it off for days because i wasnt sure if what i wrote was good enough #then i just wrote and here we are!! #again lina if you see this. tysm #hmmm i think this is the longest thing ive posted #whoaaa good for me #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #id make a tag for em but theyre like. the only ones i make content of basically #so it doesnt matter for organization #just anyone tell me if i need to then i will! #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

☆ Azul and Taruchi's relationship timeline || An excerpt !

⚘ [ TAGS ] #so we back in the mine #the slowburn felt slower as i was writing this #i was going insane #shoutout to riddle! the one and only! no one else could do it but he did #no azulchi only riddle and taru friendship /j #again, i will break them

𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐄

“I’m so glad you’re okay.”

Taruchi kept her arms around Azul a little longer. She had been worried with no certainty of whether or not he was fine since he was taken away. It felt nice to have physical proof that he was right here…

Then she realized she was still hugging him and everyone could see that. She quickly stepped away, looking anywhere but at him, her face burning up.

After coughing into his hand, Azul sighs and asks her, “Now WHY would you come here willingly?”

“I wanted to save you. …I mean— you as in everyone,” Taruchi laughed nervously. “Of course.”

“‘If you want to cross a bridge, you’ve got to pay the toll.’ Making a dream come true requires sacrifice.”

Taruchi silently watched as Azul leaned back against the chair and gazed downwards as he explained.

“Whether it’s a beautiful voice, time, money, or even the dreams of others, it depends on the circumstances. I have many dreams that I want to achieve, so,” he looked up and smiled a bit, “I can’t give up on any of them.”

He started listing all the things he wanted to do, “The top of the school, a second Mostro Lounge, a delivery business, selling tableware, hotel management…” His voice started to sound slow, getting softer as his eyes closed. “Leisure business… And then…”

His head fell onto Taruchi’s shoulder. Both she and Riddle froze while Azul slept peacefully.

“Riddlehelpme,” Taruchi whisper-screamed, panicking but staying completely still.

“What do you want me to do?” Riddle whispered back. “Move him?”

“No!” She gave him a look that said Are you insane? “You might wake him up!”

“Well, what, then?”

“I don't know! …But do you wanna sleep? Because I can—”

“No!”

They sat there in silence, unsure of what to do or what to talk about. It was strange considering they were in Tartarus surrounded by phantoms. Who knew when and if one would break into the room?

“Riddle…” Taruchi softly spoke up. “You're sure about your dreams, right?”

“Yes,” Riddle answered, turning to look at her. “Did something imply that I wasn't?”

The girl shook her head. “No, it's just that… Sorry for bringing her up, but I was thinking about your mom… I just wanted to know if it was something you genuinely wanted to do.”

It didn't show clearly, but despite the mostly neutral expression, she looked kind of… sad. Riddle only smiled in reassurance.

“It’s all right, Taruchi. I’m sure about my decision.”

Taruchi smiled back at her friend. A pleasant silence settled into the room this time, and for a moment they could forget they were underground and had many battles to go.

“Taruchi?” Riddle’s voice broke the silence. “If you don’t mind, can I ask you a question as well? You don’t have to answer it, however.”

“What is it?” She tilted her head curiously.

“Well…” Riddle shifted awkwardly. “I’m just curious. I know that we are friends, but my relationship with Azul doesn’t seem like friendship, even if he said so. Would you say that Azul and I are friends?”

Taruchi glanced at Azul who was still sleeping soundly on her shoulder. He looked so peaceful in that moment, but Riddle wasn’t wrong to question what Azul had said.

“Friendship looks different between people, Riddle,” she explained. “Your friendship with me is different from your friendship with someone like Cater, right? In my opinion, even if it’s hard to trust what Azul says, I have a feeling he was being a bit genuine when he said you two are friends. Yeah, it’s not what friendship usually looks like, but…” Her gaze softened. “Friends protect each other and share their dreams. Maybe you’re not friends friends, but you’re on your way there.”

Riddle watched as Taruchi stopped Azul’s head from falling off her shoulder, gently putting him in a comfortable position again.

“What’s your relationship with Azul?”

Her cheek felt warm while her body stiffened again. “My relationship— with Azul—” She forced the words out and even then it sounded weird.

“As I said,” Riddle cut her off, a little worried, “you don’t need to answer—”

“No, it’s fine! I just— I need to think about it for a bit, actually.”

Really, it was weird to think about now. Could she say they were friends? They interacted regularly and they were friendly to each other… she thinks. Though it was still kind of awkward at times. Plus, as embarrassing as it was to admit, she liked him.

Wait, is that an important factor? You don’t like friends in that way most of the time.

Taruchi turned to look back at Riddle who was still silently waiting for an answer. Riddle was a trustworthy person and he probably wouldn’t say anything if she told him, right? But…

She realized he would be the first person she would actually admit it to if she told him. Sure, Ace and Grim teased her sometimes (read: Ace made fun of her a LOT), but she never actually said it explicitly, either ignoring them or denying it.

You know what? Riddle was easily a better person to admit this to than Ace and Grim.

“Riddle,” Taruchi finally said. “I can trust you with keeping something confidential, right?”

He nodded, though he wondered why he would need to keep it a secret. “Of course.”

“I don’t really know if I’d call myself friends with Azul,” Taruchi continued. “I mean, most people would probably say that we are since it’s insane to be even remotely close to him,” she said with a small laugh. “And what else would you call it? But…” She stared at her hands, avoiding eye contact. Her voice got quiet, “Well, I don’t want to be just friends. I kind of, sort of, maybe, just a little bit… like him? And it’s insane, I know—”

“Taruchi.”

She looked back at Riddle who had moved closer to her. “You don’t need to keep explaining. It’s okay, I understand what you’re saying.”

Taruchi smiled back at him nervously. “So, yeah. That’s just— that’s all I wanted to say.”

Surprisingly enough, Azul was still fast asleep. What a plot twist it would’ve been if he had pretended to be asleep this entire time, right?

“Does Azul know, then?” Riddle asked.

With a laugh that had a hint of That’s such a funny joke, Taruchi replied, “Absolutely not.”

It was strange to Riddle. With the way she and Azul both were now... Hmm. It wasn't his place to say. After all, he knew next to nothing about romance and such.

“I won't discuss it with him nor anyone. He has no chance of using that information as any sort of blackmail.”

They both laughed lightly at that.

“And it's better to stay focused on your studies.”

“That's so true. That's my life motto, actually.”

The atmosphere turned light-hearted and calm, and they felt they could let their guard down and fall asleep. The group was leaning against each other, as though it was the most natural thing in the world. For a group (read: pair) that couldn’t seem to stop arguing minutes ago, the scene looked surprisingly sweet and cozy.

It turns out, it's nice to have a friend.

#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #Fun fact it's nice to have a friend has been playing in my head the whole day #Bc we had this assignment to do and we were using that song and. Yeah #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

Take A Break!

[ SUMMARY ] Beach Event Vignette I・II

[ GENRE ] Fluffy and silly

[ NOTES ] I originally made it because I wanted to, but now this is spite. Disney decided not to give me a beach Azul vignette so this will serve as my crumbs. Anywhoozle, @solxima @linawritesocs ivy and seth are here ofc <3

Ivy: Ahh, we finally get a vacation!

Ivy: I mean, we got transported by a book Grim opened to an uninhabited island, but! A win is a win!

Taruchi: Yeah! I’ve missed the ocean!

Seth: Did you use to live by the sea?

Taruchi: Before I moved, yeah! We went to the beach pretty often.

Seth: Must’ve been nice getting to swim so often! This has actually been my first time at a beach, and so far it's been so fun!

Taruchi: Ohh, that's right... You seemed like such a natural at surfing, I nearly forgot.

Ivy: Hey, at least you're with us, the funnest people ever! We even got to recreate that vine!

Seth: Yeah! I'm happy to be here with you guys! Plus Riddle is here, and he's a ton of fun to annoy.

Ivy: Just kiss him already, and make sure I'm not there. I'm busy wondering why Vil and Jamil aren't here.

Seth: That's not my fault. Just bring your boyfriends to the beach on the island when we get back or something.

Ivy: You know they're both too busy! I wish I could, though...

Seth: Wait, Taruchi. What about your boyfriend?

Taruchi: M-My what? Oh, uh, you mean Azul? Hmm...

Taruchi: Maybe Stitch ate him?

Ivy: Dude, I wish. But I saw him mumbling about something a while ago.

Ivy: I don't think I've seen you with him today, though. ...Actually, haven't you been with us the entire time?

Taruchi: My life rule is mates before dates. You both are better than him.

Seth: I think she's scared.

Taruchi: Scared of what?

Seth: You tell me, you're just like this. Why don't you just go over to him and annoy him into taking a break? It worked for Riddle, it might work for him.

Ivy: You should do that. I'm afraid he'll come up with some sort of business scheme if he's left alone for too long.

Taruchi: What would you have me do? …Should I let him take care of Stitch?

Seth: I say yes, it would be extremely funny!

Ivy: I vote for yes, too! Let me get my phone!

Floyd: Majority wins. We want Azul to take care of Stitch.

Taruchi: Where did you come from?!

Ace: We came from getting food and we overheard a bit. And yes, you should go with that idea.

Riddle: Ignore them, Taruchi. How about going on a swim? You were just as excited as Ace to be at the beach, weren't you?

Taruchi: True, true, good idea…

Taruchi: I know! I should go see if he can get me to be able to breathe underwater!

Riddle: Breathing underwater? What for?

Taruchi: I’ve never gone scuba diving, but imagine how cool it’d be if you didn’t need that whole suit?

Taruchi: Snorkeling is fun enough, but I wanna swim underwater!

Ace: Now I wanna join you! Tell Azul to let me join in!

Ivy: Me too, me too! I wanna breathe underwater!

Seth: Quiet down, third-wheelers, you're gonna interrupt their date.

Ivy: RUDE!

Ace: If you're not taking me, Taruchi, our friendship is over.

Taruchi: Girl, last time you got into a contract, you had anemone on your head.

Ace: How dare you bring that up!

Taruchi: Accept it, my dude. And I shall now go and search for Azul to annoy him into granting my wish.

Taruchi: Azuuul!

Azul: Taruchi, perfect. Listen to my latest idea for Mostro Lounge.

Taruchi: I— Fine... Curse me for being soft.

(20 minutes later)

Taruchi: Amazing, you’re gonna make so much profit! Brilliant idea as always, my liege!

Taruchi: Now, my idea: You stop thinking about that for a while…

Taruchi: And you magic us into being able to breathe underwater! Yay!

Azul: …Wait, what?

#When will tumblr give me my tags #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

“𝘈 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦”

[ SUMMARY ] That idea I saw which was written by @/oheyfox @/ceruleancattail and @/ashipiko (separately) where their ocs are swapped with the twst cast, so the twst characters are the ones playing a game which their ocs are in

[ GENRE ] I accidentally made it too sad at first HAHAHA so I edited it and there's a bit? Of romance? I think?

[ NOTES ] I hate formatting 🚶‍♀️ This was in my drafts for weeks and I just finished it today. It's just like 500 words so it isn't that long. Also I feel like Azul is ooc but shhh I'm not editing it again

Azul didn’t know why he was playing this game.

It’s absurd. He was much too busy with other things to play a game. However, he convinced himself to try it out. It had caught the attention of many people, so why not give it a short shot? He doubted he’d get attached.

Yes, yes, similar to other games like this one, there is a multiplicity of characters, each with their own quirks.

Honestly? He was already bored. Nevertheless, he forced himself to make it through the story and see if any of them caught his interest at all.

It turns out, there was one character he unconsciously paid attention to more than the others.

She was quiet, talked less than most characters—she showed up less because of that. Even when she was on screen, she didn’t stand out much, usually only adding on to what people have already said and never started problems. It seemed she liked to keep to herself. Almost as if she was holding back?

He won’t admit it, so I, as the narrator, will tell you: His interest was piqued and he was occasionally found playing the game when he was free.

From his fascination, he ended up on her route—this surprised him (which is weird on his part because he skimmed through every other character’s conversations fairly quickly and he kept trying to interact with her, making you wonder why he’s even surprised in the first place).

Needless to say, being on her route made him find out more about her.

The way she was… was contradictory in many ways. Somehow, she was egotistical and insecure, passionate and halfhearted, kind and harsh. She will give the best advice she knows to those who need it, act with gentleness, and try to help take weight off their shoulders. And she will do this for so many people except one, and perhaps, somewhere deep down in her heart, she knew that was the person she should take pity on the most.

Still, she couldn’t do it. She continued to hold this person to unbelievable expectations and throw criticism after criticism at them. Even if this person couldn’t handle it, even if they felt the weight crushing them.

However, it only appeared that way when she was alone, in scenes only the player gets to see. Whenever she was actually in front of the player, despite being warmer to the other characters, she would act a bit colder, like she was trying to put a distance between them.

What’s funny is, even when she did that, she would do so with red cheeks and she would never maintain eye contact for more than a split second. Even when she would try to act meaner, eventually her kindness would take over.

It didn’t matter that he started out thinking this was a stupid game. Azul wanted to find out what she would do once she was finally honest with someone—someone who was there to hold all her secrets and keep her safe.

#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

“𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦” || Ashace

[ SUMMARY ] Ace and Ashi are left in the Pomefiore practice rooms alone. I would think that's pretty self-explanatory.

[ GENRE ] Pining probably

[ NOTES ] MWAHAHA here is my end of the deal @ashipiko !! 1.1k words worth of Ashace content!! I hope you enjoy it 🙏💙

Ace thought he might go insane. 

Seriously, how was anyone supposed to expect him to keep calm while…

“Acey, look, I drew you! It looks exactly the same as the real thing!” Ashi showed him a drawing on the notebook, a wide, silly grin on her face.

He couldn’t believe he was crushing on one of his best friends. Yes, he’s not stupid, he knows when he likes someone romantically. And right now, he was about to combust. They had just finished a round of practice a few minutes ago, so it wasn’t very obvious that he was actually blushing. His face was completely flushed from laughing too, sure, but embarrassingly, it was mostly because of the girl beside him.

My god, did he love making her laugh. With no one else in the room, she laughed freely, the sound filling the room with lightheartedness and joy. It was infectious and Ace couldn’t help but join in her glee, getting distracted for a moment that he was trying to hide his blush as he grins back at her.

It didn’t help that she would retaliate when he would flirt with her. Sometimes it seemed like they were both just trying to see who would be the first to be overwhelmed and flustered. In the middle, there would be giggles from cheesy pick-up lines.

“I lowkey think I might be French. Because Eiffel for you.”

Ace wanted to believe he wouldn’t be rejected. He knew her better than anyone. He would be there for her no matter what. But what did he know about girls? How did he know she wouldn’t panic and close up? What with the secrets she so desperately wants to keep…

He wasn’t normally this doubtful. That doubt settled itself in his mind whenever he thought about confessing, and it was weird because usually he wasn’t so caught up in how someone would react. Now, there was one person whose reaction and feelings he cared about the most. He didn’t want to do anything to push her away because he had already accepted her long ago, even if she didn’t realize it.

Looking at her all happy without a fear in the world for just a moment, he wanted to keep that smile on her face and help her get rid of her innermost worries.

Wow, back up. Slow down, Ace told himself.

He was getting so serious about this, it made it sound like they were some sort of soulmates…

Haha, that’s funny.

“Yo, Acey, you’ve grown silent. Why are you staring at me? Got a crush?” Ashi teased.

And Ace might have malfunctioned a bit when she gave him a wink.

“Maybe. If you admit that you like me back,” he tried to flirt back.

He watched her try to laugh it off, but he caught a glimpse of red cheeks and a nervous smile before her hair fell in a way that blocked his view of her face. It worked out well for him too—his composure was falling apart by the minute. 

“You’re fun, Ace, I’m glad you’re my friend.” Ashi looked back up at him with a small smile, hand reaching up to push her hair back behind her ear. 

Ace. She didn’t normally call him that since deciding to give him the nickname Acey. He wasn’t sure what to think about that now, but there was something else for him to focus on.

He mustered a smile back, replying, “I’m glad I’m your friend, too. You are so lucky.”

He wished he could say he didn’t want to be friends, he wanted to be more than friends, but what if what they had could be lost just like that? It’s the classic trope of friend-likes-friend-but-is-too-scared-to-lose-what-they-have. His heart felt like it was going to beat out of his chest—from fear or excitement, he wasn’t sure.

The next time this happened, their practice had been more hardcore than the last and everyone was worn out. Everyone needed a break. They stepped out of the practice room in Pomefiore, once again leaving two people alone together.

No, this time there was no teasing and drawing and flirting. They were completely worn out and all they could do was lean against the wall, trying to regain their strength and energy. It was silent. The silence wasn’t necessarily uncomfortable, but Ace’s heart was racing. Maybe it was from dancing and singing, maybe it was because Ashi was right next to him with her head on his shoulder. She was drifting off to sleep, completely cozy in this position.

It wasn’t something new, of course, this had already happened multiple times before. Ace didn’t know why this time he couldn’t take his attention off her. Her breathing was slow and soft, signaling she was asleep. She was holding onto his arm, as if keeping him close. 

He was afraid to wake her up with his movements, but… it was like something had taken over him. He reached up to push her hair out of her face and, slowly leaning over, barely knowing what was happening, he found himself pressing his lips to her forehead. 

Luckily, she did not wake up.

However, Ace himself was wide awake and he was struggling to breathe, panicking over what he just did. 

He had just kissed Ashi. While she was asleep. There was absolutely no way he was going to tell her unless they started dating and he was sure she wasn’t going to fight him for doing that.

He sat there for the-Seven-knows-how-many-minutes, simply processing what he did and what he’d do next, until Ashi started moving. Ace nearly jumped out of his wits when he noticed. 

“Mornin’, Acey,” Ashi mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

“Good morning, sleepyhead. Had a good 5-hour sleep?”

The drowsiness suddenly left Ashi. “F-five hours?!” she suddenly sat up straight.

Ace laughed at her reaction, wiping fake tears from his eyes. “No, wise girl, it’s only been about fifteen minutes.”

Ashi slapped his arm, pouting but obviously trying to refrain from smiling.

How can I not give her a kiss? Ace thought.

Maybe Ace should just confess right now? They were both alone, no one else would get to see. The energy was light. He should just go for it, right? 

“Ashi, I have somethi—”

“Come on, potatoes, it’s time to get back to practicing!”

Vil strutted into the room, the rest of the group behind him. Ashi got up and headed back over to her station to play the music. Ace shook his head and sighed, standing up and rejoining the rest.

Maybe another time.

#ashace #ashi tamadai #ace trappola x oc #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️

[taruruchi]

God. Here it is, my paper rings idea (that I drew in math class so the quality isn't very high) that I've been rambling about:

— Past —

On her own finger, she proudly wore a paper ring—to most people who knew her, simply symbolizing her love for a specific artist. But to her, at that moment, it was a symbol of promise.

She had created a pair to her ring, of course. And who else to give it to but the one she held dearest?

— Future —

(side note: rn it's 12 am and I am so sleepy)

The place was breathtaking, decorated with white and subtle shades of blue. The atmosphere shimmered as though specks of jewels were in the air. Could there be any better way to celebrate this special, once-in-a-lifetime event?

In front of everyone, the bride and the groom stood, slipping a ring on their partner's finger.

“My dearest love, you told me years ago that you would marry me with paper rings, and you really did give us paper rings. I'll cherish that memory for eternity. Today, I stand here and give you this ring to uphold that promise we made.”

#I might delete this later ! It depends #On whether or not my irl sees this and if you do #Please don't call me out please please #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #I just finished writing... Sob #I'm writing a longer ver (puts it in drafts and never touches it) #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

I.

[ NOTES ] I mostly just copy pasted this from that twst character and oc swap post HAHAHA but I did change, cut, and add some stuff. And it turned out shorter than I expected but oh well

[ PARTS ] I • II

She was quiet, talked less than most people—she was less recognized because of that. Even when she did speak up, she didn’t stand out much, usually only adding on to what people have already said and never started problems. It seemed she liked to keep to herself. Almost as if she was holding back?

The way she was… was contradictory in many ways. Somehow, she was egotistical and insecure, passionate and halfhearted, kind and harsh. She will give the best advice she knows to those who need it, act with gentleness, and try to help take weight off their shoulders. And she will do this for so many people except one, and perhaps, somewhere deep down in her heart, she knew that was the person she should take pity on the most.

Still, she couldn’t do it. She continued to hold this person to unbelievable expectations and throw criticism after criticism at them. Even if this person couldn’t handle it, even if they felt the weight crushing them.

However, it only appeared that way when she was alone, times with no one around. Whenever she was actually in front of people she cared for, she’d be all right and temporarily forgot things. She'd be her best self—her favorite self. But, once again showing the juxtaposition of her attitudes, she would act a bit colder when faced with someone she took a romantic interest in despite being warmer to even people she didn't know, like she was trying to put a distance between them.

What’s funny is, even when she did that, she would do so with red cheeks and she would never maintain eye contact for more than a split second. Even when she would act meaner, eventually her kindness would take over. How could she let someone she likes hate her?

She often wondered what she would do once she was finally honest with someone—someone who was there to hold all her secrets and keep her safe.

#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #what tag should i make it uhhh #makin it simple bc i am so tired #taru lore

[taruruchi]

Twst oc and character ships as Taylor Swift lyrics

Tagging: @emizel @solxima @linawritestwst The names of your ocs colored so it's easier to find them! The colors are Lina, Sol, Lin, and me!

YAY LET'S GO finally posting something after 102038490134 years of not making any content. And happy holidays to everyone!! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it!!

HAYDEN

“I want you to know I'm a mirrorball. I'll show you every version of yourself tonight. ... And when I break, it's in a million pieces.” (mirrorball, folklore)

“By morning, gone was any trace of you. I think I am finally clean.” (Clean, 1989)

I chose the first part because at first, Hayden keeps trying to reflect what someone wants, right? Whether they want someone like them, someone they admire, etc. And wouldn't he get exhausted because of that at some point? He has to put up a facade with so many people. As for Clean, this is after his redemption arc, when he doesn't have to always keep up his facade anymore! Especially with Riley since he can be himself around him without any judgment! (Bonus: "You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes, spinnin' in my highest heels, love..." because haha he wears heels since he's short I say while he's taller than me)

SETH x ROLLO

“I'm the one who burned us down, but it's not what I meant. Sorry that I hurt you. [inserts the rest of the chorus]” (Afterglow, Lover)

“'Cause you could be the one that I love. I could be the one you dream of. A message in a bottle is all I can do, standing here hoping it gets to you.” (Message In A Bottle, Red)

Okay first of all, we had that small bit where Hayden danced with Rollo instead while Seth had to go with the NRC students to safety, right? So yeah Rollo didn't mean to hurt Seth, he just wanted to reach his goal (which I can't really talk about because I haven't watched the event myself). Now the second one happens some time afterwards, when they're together. It reminds me of them because of their long distance relationship, you know? While they're apart, all they can do is send each other letters/texts which isn't always enough, and that's why they hope that their love can reach each other!

ROLAND

“I don't wanna look at anything else now that I saw you. I don't wanna think of anything else now that I thought of you. I've been sleeping so long in a 20-year dark night and now I see daylight, I only see daylight.” (Daylight, Lover)

The first two lines... basically he's obsessed with his s/o, right? But in my view, this is when he finally finds "the one for him" so he's not as possessive anymore! That's why we have the next line: "Now I see daylight." Once he finds this person, he can finally love in a healthy way and he's just!! happy with his s/o!! i just want him to be happy too :((

LUMI x MILES

“There I was again tonight, forcing laughter, faking smiles. Same old tired, lonely place. Walls of insincerity, shifting eyes and vacancy vanished when I saw your face. All I can say is, it was enchanting to meet you. [proceeds to insert the whole song]” (Enchanted, Speak Now)

This absolutely 100% is giving those scenarios sol wrote where they were dancing and aaaaa they're they them just 🥺 because like when Miles went to that party to save Lumi from all those people and they ended up having fun!! Lumi was dreading spending the whole party alone but Miles comes in and dances with her!!

IGNIS x MEDITRINA

“Laughing with my feet in your lap, like you were my closest friend. ... Carnations you had thought were roses, that's us.” (Maroon, Midnights)

So basically sol's ocs are just a big group of friends, right? That's why the first line reminded me of them! And especially because of Ignis, they're both laughing together and having fun. The second line is just Meditrina getting "roses" from Ignis and noticing they're actually carnations because despite having a plant expert gf, he's still a little dumb ksjkdks (affectionate)

IVY x VIL

“Memorizing him was as easy as knowing all the words to your old favorite song.” (Red, Red)

“I'm no one special, just another wide-eyed girl who's desperately in love with you. Give me a photograph to hang on my wall, superstar. [inserts just about the rest of the song]” (SuperStar, Fearless)

Down bad, down horrendous. That's really all I can say about the first thing. The second is just Vil being the super famous celebrity that he is and Ivy being, well, in the crowd cheering him on. Despite that, he still notices her and is just being the amazing person he is! He's incredibly polite and gives her a signed picture of him! It sounds like an idol x fan au and I know that's not the case, but it just sounded like it fits and I think it's cute

VANCE x RILEY

“Strange look on his face. Pauses, then says, 'You're my best friend.' And you knew what it was: he is in love.” (You Are In Love, 1989)

They're just. Tiny!! Small!! They start off as friends then they start to see they like each other, the good old friends to lovers!!! They're spending time together one day and all of a sudden, (what I think is) Vance realizes he likes Riley and ajsnndkcmksnd (This also reminds me of that one short scenario about Vance and Bobbie. Y'all remember that?)

ALLEN x NEMIS

“Wasn't it beautiful running wild 'til you fell asleep before the monsters caught up to you? ... Your string of lights are still bright to me. Who you are is not where you've been. You're still an innocent.” (Innocent, Speak Now)

They both had childhoods where they had fun: Allen played with Lumi and Nemis was happy with her sisters and parents. That's until Allen lost his best friend and, well, it went downhill. For Nemis, (I'm realizing I haven't talked about this enough) she lost her parents, the two people who were able to calm her down whenever she was upset. I can see them both seeing past each other's faults and telling the other that it'll be all right from then on because no matter what happened in the past, they're still the same innocent person.

HAYDEN x ELPYS

“This ain't for the best. My reputation's never been worse, so you must like me for me.” (Delicate, reputation)

Hayden is really out here getting another part. Anyway, this is also after Overblot™ and his reputation went 📉📉📉 which means!! Whoever likes him has to like the real him, without putting on a mask! That's how we get to Elpys has always been open to befriending him even before his overblot and yayyy that's all, I want them to find happiness

RHYNSTINE x RUGGIE

“We are too busy dancing to get knocked off our feet. Baby, we're the new romantics! The best people in life are free!” (New Romantics, 1989)

This happened so suddenly—I was just sitting down and thinking who would've fit Rhyne and for some reason it just feels like a fun dynamic?? I think Ruggie would help Rhyne take her mind off things (because she's constantly worried about something) but he'd also have the capacity to help her out when she needs it! Meanwhile Rhyne is looking after Ruggie as well because that's just in her nature PLUS she scolds Leona. Which is the best part. Also in my head they just look cute together 🥺

CIRCE x FLOYD

“Yeah, we're happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time. It's miserable and magical! ... Everything will be alright if we just keep dancing like we're 22!” (22, Red)

They're both so energetic and just !!!! Whenever they're together, it's all laughter and smiles. I know Circe isn't good at dancing, but as long as she's having fun then it's okay! Circe's also got her story of being bullied and that's why she escapes to Mostro Lounge, right? That's why I thought the lyrics fit even more. Then Floyd greets her with a big hug and brings her mind away from her bad day and aaaaa they're so adorable together

IVY x JAMIL

“'Cause there we are again in the middle of the night, we're dancing 'round the kitchen in the refrigerator light.” (All Too Well, Red)

Ivy absolutely helps Jamil rest. She might drive him up the wall sometimes, but Jamil appreciates her nonetheless. I can definitely see this scene happening. Jamil is working late in the kitchen because apparently Kalim had invited people over to the dorm for brunch together. Ivy sees him and she asks him to take a break, ending up with them dancing with each other.

COLETTE x TITUS

“All my flowers grew back as thorns, windows boarded up after the storm. He built a fire just to keep me warm.” (Call It What You Want, reputation)

When I thought of this, I was thinking this was sort of after Colette ran away from home and met Titus. She was mad at her family for replacing her, and meanwhile Titus looked after her since she was unfamiliar with living without the care of her family. I like how Titus cares for her as the pain from being replaced is still fresh, even though they just met and they don't know each other. I think it's sweet!

REAL!JAY x ELPYS

“And when I felt like I was an old cardigan under someone's bed, you put me on and said I was your favorite.” (cardigan, folklore)

So Jay is just in Ramshackle living that No Lifer Life (me too, my dude). It's like he's forgotten and he can't be as good as the others, like an old cardigan. But nevertheless, Elpys comes over and tries to bring him out to the sun! She doesn't mind that he seems like he won't grow into a successful person, he's still one of the people she likes to hang around with the most and she'll be with him until he can bring himself to the light on his own!

IRIS x ONYX

“All of this silence and patience, pining and desperately waiting ... Say my name and everything just stops. I don't want you like a best friend.” (Dress, reputation)

You can tell this is from Onyx's pov 😭 He has been pining for how long?? And yeah he just really likes Iris but there's been no progress !! At all !! Even though Onyx really likes her and he's absolutely SMITTEN. I hope he does get his chance soon! Also I know the rest of the lyrics and yeah it doesn't fit them at that point. That's why it's just that

ARIETTA x YULE

“And I don't know why but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress fearless.” (Fearless, Fearless)

I genuinely think they'd do this. Like, imagine: they're walking home from a party or something else and it starts to rain but they're in a (how do you describe it) happy mood that can't be ruined so they just start dancing in the rain together with no worries in the world. It seems like a very ariyule moment to be and it's !!!! no comprehensible thoughts, just them

TARUCHI x AZUL

“All this time I didn't know you were breakin' down. I'd fall to pieces on the floor if you weren't around. Too young to know it gets better. I'll be summer sun for you forever.” (Forever Winter, Red)

I guess this would be around Chapter 3 era? So basically Taruchi hearing Azul's backstory. After that she does her absolute best to assure Azul of his abilities and be genuine with him so he doesn't think she has some underlying motive. I absolutely 100% believe that he would be more comfortable and vulnerable with her

MERRILL x ESTELLE

“Staring at the ceiling with you, oh, you don't ever say too much. And you don't really read into my melancholia.” (Lavender Haze, Midnights)

Estelle is more emotional and vulnerable around people she's close to, that's why I chose this. And I absolutely love the vibes the song has, I'd love for them to have this song. I imagine Merrill doesn't judge her at all, and she does the same for him. I love the mutual understanding and trust they have, I think it's really sweet and I LOVE THEM !!!

EUREKA x EPEL

“You're beautiful. Every little piece, love, don't you know? You're really gonna be someone.” (Stay Beautiful, Taylor Swift)

In my imagination, Eureka is admiring Epel in her head (and accidentally blurting it out sometimes) and she thinks he's beautiful, inside and out! She absolutely believes that he can be the person he wants to be in the future, and she hopes he can stay just as beautiful as he is now. That's what I think, at least!

ACHLYMNA x JADE

“I know looks can be deceiving, but I know I saw a light in you. And as we walked ,we would talk and I didn't say half the things I wanted to.” (Hey Stephen, Fearless)

Everyone thinks Jade is scary, but it was sort of different for Nana. Yeah, she also thought he was scary but when she finally talked to him, she didn't think that anymore. They talked for a long while and she really enjoyed it, which was strange for her since she doesn't usually talk a lot nor enjoy talking to most people. Even more surprising, she wanted to talk more. so yea !!

LISE x IDIA

“And then you say I want you for worse or for better. I would wait for ever and ever. Broke your heart, I'll put it back together. I would wait for ever and ever.” (How You Get the Girl, 1989)

Listen, I know their relationship is sort of angsty, but consider. After both of their arcs (chapter 6 and lise with her family stuff). They stick together, through bad or worse, through all their problems! They might have pushed each other away at one or some points, but they still managed to go back to each other! Look at them, battling through everything life throws at them together!! Only true gamers know the cheat codes and special moves they use to get through all that

IVY x SEBASTIAN

“Light pink sky up on the roof, sun sinks down, no curfew. Twenty questions, we tell the truth. You've been stressed out lately? Yeah, me too. Something gave you the nerve to touch my hand.” (It's Nice to Have a Friend, Lover)

This seems very casual... which I like. I like to think they spend their time like that. Sebastian being stressed from doing so much work and Ivy helping him relax by just. relaxing and doing simple every day things <3 and since Sebastian is more shy (I assume since he's infp) the touching hands part seems cuter

[ Note: I started getting tired at this point so they're shorter ]

BLANCA x MALLEUS

“Ugh, so he calls me up and he's like, 'I still love you.' And I'm like, 'I just, I mean, this is exhausting, you know? Like, we are never getting back together, like, ever.'” (We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Red)

Blanca got an epiphany and realized that she was better than Malleus could ever be 🧘‍♀️ What a queen ❗

TARUCHI x AZUL (2)

“And I know you could fall for a thousand kings, and hearts that could give you a diamond ring. When I fold, you see the best in me.” (The Joker and the Queen)

Okay so if the first is from Taruchi's pov, this one is Azul's. Even though Azul could be at his low and others could treat her better, she still sticks to him and loves him. As I recently learned from a movie I watched (I think it was Set It Up), "You like because, and you love despite."

IVY x VIL (2)

“I'm perfectly fine, I live on my own. I made up my mind, I'm better off bein' alone. We met a few weeks ago. Now you try on callin' me, baby, like tryin' on clothes.” (King of My Heart, reputation)

Ivy saying she doesn't serve anyone and she can carry herself but suddenly meeting Vil and going 🧎‍♀️ and he IS the king of her heart

RAMSHACKLE GANG

“Long live all the mountains we moved. I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you.” (Long Live, Speak Now)

I absolutely love this song and it think it fits their friendship a lot!! As the main group™ they've been through a lot together and of course they fully trust each other. All that time they spend together is treasured because they're practically family now!! I love them so so much and. And they. When they <3

IVY x TREY

“Seems like there's always someone who disapproves. They'll judge it like they know about me and you. And the verdict comes from those with nothing else to do. The jury's out, but my choice is you.” (Ours, Speak Now)

This is just because most people think Trey is boring but sol omg your version of Trey is *chef's kiss* It seems like a sweet ship <3

DEIMA x KALIM

“Meet me in the pouring rain, kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain. 'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile.” (Sparks Fky, Speak Now)

I like dynamics like this, they're very cute! Deima getting butterflies whenever Kalim approaches her, it's so 🥺 Kalim is just instant serotonin. She's lacked a constant person to rely on and to cheer her on so I think Kalim would really help her with that and it makes me so happy

#☆ taruchi talks ocs 💭 #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ a friend!! lin 🧁 #☆ a friend!! bree 🌹 #☆ a friend!! lina 🌷 #☆ a friend!! sol 🕯️ #☆ the rarest seashell: arietta marcurio 🧜‍♀️ #☆ the lost girl: mini taruchi 💙 #☆ the fanciful lad with a hat: miles ponder 🎩 #☆ the picky fashionista: rhynstine feinsince 💄 #☆ the blue intellect: achlymna feinsince 📘 #☆ the joyful optimist: elpys feinsince ���� #☆ the hot headed rascal: nemis feinsince 💢 #☆ the fearful worrywart: deima feinsince 🗯️

[taruruchi]

Take A Break!

[ SUMMARY ] Beach Event Vignette I・II (scroll down for the "groovy" picture too <3)

[ GENRE ] Fluffy and silly

[ NOTES ] They're just being silly for 90% of this. I originally had another idea for the picture but I couldn't achieve because 1 I'm unable to 2 Screaming and 3 It didn't match where the story went. I mean I could've made it so it fit but it's too late to talk about that

Taruchi: Now, my idea: You stop thinking about that for a while…

Taruchi: And you magic us so we can breathe underwater! Yay!

Azul: …What?

Taruchi: C’mon, take a break! The sea is right there!

Azul: How do you expect me to make us able to breathe underwater?

Taruchi: Easy. Your unique magic. To be honest, the writer isn’t sure if you actually can do that, but now you can for the plot’s sake.

Azul: Wh-What are you on about? Who is “the writer” and what plot?

Azul: Well… Anyway. I can do that, but what are you going to give up as collateral?

Taruchi: You’re gonna destroy the contract right after, right?

Azul: …Yes.

Taruchi: Why did you pause?!

Azul: Apologies, force of habit. Of course I’ll destroy it, not to worry.

Taruchi: Good. Then I’m giving up Ramshackle.

Azul: A bit deja vu-inducing, no?

Azul: It’s a deal. Now, just sign here.

(scribbling noises)

Taruchi: If you don’t destroy the contract, I hope you know that I’ll start living in Mostro Lounge and I’m gonna steal all the food.

Azul: Noted.

Taruchi: Okay, let’s go! Just keep the paper in my book or something.

(splashing)

Azul: Taruchi, wait!

Taruchi: I can’t believe I’m actually breathing? Underwater? So cool!

Taruchi: And the sea is just as pretty as I remember…

Azul: Hmm…

Taruchi: What’s wrong?

Azul: It feels strange to be swimming as a human.

Taruchi: Then this is weird for both of us.

Taruchi: But legit, everything is so pretty… I can’t imagine what it must be like living in the Coral Sea.

Azul: You’ve already been there, remember?

Taruchi: Ohh… Haha, I forgot about the time you tried to scam us and almost made me and Grim homeless.

Azul: I…

Taruchi: I’m kidding, I’m not still mad about that. But I will still use it against you.

Azul: *sigh* I suppose I deserve it.

Taruchi: *gasp* There are so many fish! They’re so colorful! And Nemo’s here!

Azul: Who is Nemo?

Taruchi: You need to watch Finding Nemo. And Finding Dory and Shark Tale. You’re missing out.

Azul: I assume those are movies from where you’re from.

Taruchi: Yessir! I have a feeling you’d have a lot to say while watching them.

Taruchi: Wait. Can you talk to other sea creatures?

Azul: No. I assure you, I am not a “Disney princess.”

Taruchi: Aww…

Azul: Now, didn’t you want to explore the ocean?

Taruchi: Yeah?

Azul: Take my hand. Unless you wouldn’t be able to keep up and would rather stay here?

Taruchi: Bold of you to assume I wouldn’t explore with or without you holding my hand, Ashengrotto. I don’t need someone to pull me along.

Azul: If you say so. *swims away*

Taruchi: No, wait, please! I want to hold your hand!

Taruchi: There are even more pretty fish here! It’s like they’re putting on some sort of performance.

Taruchi: Wh— They just made a heart! I’m so convinced they rehearsed this like in The Little Mermaid.

Azul: Maybe they did. Perhaps there was someone behind all this.

Taruchi: Maybe… Wait a minute.

Taruchi: Did you plan this?

Azul: You're welcome.

Taruchi: Awww, booo. That’s so over-the-top, and it’s terribly corny...

Taruchi: But it’s so cute. Thank you, I love it.

Azul: And you thought I was only thinking about business.

Taruchi: Breaking news: Azul Ashengrotto can be a romantic?

Azul: Sometimes. I wouldn’t want to steal your job.

Taruchi: Hold on. Does this mean you CAN speak fish?

Azul: We have animal linguistics for a reason.

Taruchi: I can’t wait to learn how to speak glub glub. Communication through bubbles, for real...

Taruchi: Oh, ask the fish if they ever feel thirsty!

Azul: Perhaps you shouldn’t learn how to talk to fish.

#☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #I'll post the picture individually too bc I wanna say stuff #+ some people might not see since it's under the cut #☆ 💙

[taruruchi]

TARU AND ASHI W ❝Wanna go and grab some food with me? My treat.❞ 👁👁????? it can work either way cause they both have connections to monstro lounge HAHAH

I LOVED WRITING THIS SOSO MUCH!! Thank you for your idea, I absolutely loved it, and I hope you enjoy reading as much as I did writing <33

“Ashiiii!”

Taruchi ran up to the girl who was just leaving her classroom. She knew the class had just finished a test and she wanted to surprise her friend. Who wouldn't want good food after a test, right?

The grin on Ashi's face brightened as she caught sight of Taruchi. “Heya, Taru!” she happily chirped, putting her arm around Taruchi's shoulder. “Didn't expect to see you outside my classroom! Don't you usually head to Ramshackle right after classes end?”

“Ahaha, yeah,” Taruchi admitted, embarrassed. Such is the life of a major introvert, sadly.

“But I remember you worrying over assignments and stuff since we have a lot,” she continued, “and I thought maybe you'd wanna go to the Mostro Lounge and grab some food with me? My treat!”

“For realsies?!” Ashi exclaimed, almost resembling a puppy with its tail wagging. “Yeah, let's go!” She grabbed Taruchi's hand and started running for the Mirror Chamber.

Laughing, Taruchi ran and tried to keep up with Ashi. “Slow down, you might bump into people!”

“Ah, Ashi, are you here to work today?” Jade greeted at the entrance, formal as usual with just a touch of underlying... passive-aggressiveness? As if he was trying to coerce someone. In all honesty, Taruchi was still afraid of him sometimes.

Ashi happily shook her head, either oblivious or simply ignoring Jade's intimidating sort of aura. “Nope! Not an employee today but a customer!”

“I'm treating her today,” Taruchi said, waving from just a bit behind the girl in front of her. “Hi, Jade.”

“Oh? If it isn't Shrimpy and our manager.”

Somehow Floyd had sneaked up behind them. He had a grin on his face as he ruffled their hair, earning complaints from the two girls.

“Floyd, you messed up my hair!” Taruchi frowned and reached up to straighten it.

However, Ashi was busy looking at her incredulously. “How did you become the manager? Has Azul been overthrown?” Her stunned expression quickly turned into excitement. “Queen! As you should! Can I get a raise?”

“I would if I could,” Taruchi replied, rasing a hand to her mouth to stifle a laugh. Yes, she had a relatively high position here now, but... “It's a difficult story. I can at least get you free food.”

Nodding solemnly, Ashi realized, “Now I understand why people run restaurants. It's for the free food. I should just come here with you every time I want food.” Clearly this seemed like a brilliant plan to her, and really, it was.

Taruchi shook her head, smiling fondly. “Sure, I'd love to come here with you more.” She looped her arm with Ashi's. “Now let's go and find a table.”

They marched over to a table by one of the windows, and just beyond the glass was a whole sea of fish and other living creatures, corals and seaweed living harmoniously to make the place as stunning as it is. Could there ever be a more tranquilizing place than this? The owner clearly thought this through, making the windows as big as they are to capitalize on the ocean's natural beauty.

“You like the sea that much?”

Ashi's voice pulled Taruchi back to reality.

“Ah, w-was I staring? I'm sorry, I got distracted,” she apologized. “Sometimes I come here just to do that, it takes my mind off things.”

Ashi shook her head, making it known she didn't mind. “It's all good! It is very pretty and totally hypesies! Plus, that's a nice fun fact to know about you.”

The atmosphere matched that of the view—as if you were peacefully floating through the currents as a jellyfish would. For a long time, it had been hard for this wallflower to match the energy of most people, but maybe it was different this time. Judging from the flow of their time spent together...

It seems like this would be a good friendship.

#☆ oc interactions 👥 #☆ friends' ocs! #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ the lost girl: mini taruchi 💙 #Wow I didn't include Azul in this. Shocking /j (We don't count the one part!) #I think this is one of my favorite interactions so far!

[taruruchi]

.. how about some ocs masquerade event content 👉👈 lina please stop you're too predictable nemis asking allen for a dance after the whole "rollo almost stole everyone's magic but who cares it's masquerade time" thing + it's mentioned that he protected her from hayden who joined rollo (and regretted it later because he stole his magic as well) earlier. allen gladly agrees, but he's also a bit surprised that nemis was the one who asked him and it's still hard for him to get over hayden leaving him like that.

Somehow I'm not surprised it's masquerade related AJSNMFAJMF but I love you and your masquerade brainrot bc I mean. Who can get over that event (totally wasn't staring at Azul's card a few hours ago.........)

“Hey, Allen.”

Nemis walked over to Allen. She had on a straight face, but you would never know that she was praying her mask hid her red cheeks.

Allen turned around from talking to some guy she didn't know and greeted her with a grin. “Nemis-chan, hey! What are you doing over here? Come to ask me for a dance?” he teased.

He unknowingly hit the bullseye.

She frowned and accidentally raised her voice at him. “N-NO! Why would you think I'd dance with you?!”

As soon as the words came out of her mouth, her eyes widened and she froze. It was like heart stopped for a second as she felt regret and guilt sink in. Stupid Nemis, why can't you ever relay your feelings properly—

Allen's smile didn't falter a bit, but there was a hint of heartbreak laced into his voice. “Okay, tsundere, I'll be here if you want to. I'm just... waiting on someone, so be quick if you don't want me to disappear on you.”

Oh... He meant that guy, um... Haley or something, whatever. He's a jerk for leaving Allen anyway.

“Allen.”

Her red cheeks were definitely visible despite her mask. Still, she held out her hand.

“Dance with me. A-as thanks for saving me, you know. Nothing else.”

Allen's eyes widened as he looked at her hand to her nervous eyes in surprise. His smile came back as he finally accepted.

“You know, Nemis-chan,” he said softly as they danced. “I don't know if people tell you this, but you can be a good friend.”

Nemis looked down, her bangs hiding her eyes. She was afraid her sadness might show... At least, that's how her sister's emotions always showed.

“You're the first,” her voice inaudible to anyone but him. “Just wanted to repay you, is all.”

#I hope you enjoyed this! I totally enjoyed imagining it #Underrated ship I think #☆ inside taruchi's ask box 💌 #☆ a friend!! lina 🌷 #☆ friends' ocs! #☆ the hot headed rascal: nemis feinsince 💢 #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #I may or may not have forgotten Nemis's tag. Idk if it's correct.

[taruruchi]

I WANT THEM TO PLAY MONOPOLY NOW-

AND SO THEY WILL.

(Sorry for the bad lighting! Looking at it now, I kinda wanna redo it-)

@silvoila your son is here too!!

After that round with Noah playing snakes and ladders, Eureka became a bit closer to him and played games with him more frequently. Today, they decided to try playing a new game: monopoly.

“Hmm, it wouldn't be much of a game if it was just the two of us, would it?” Noah questioned.

“I-I suppose not.” Eureka looked around for other potential players, and luckily there was someone sitting at a table alone. “Oh! I know who to ask!”

Hearing footsteps approaching, the person looked up from a book and started waving. “Hey, Eureka!”

“Hi, Taruchi!” Eureka greeted back. “Would you like to join me and Noah-senpai for a game of monopoly?”

“Sure! Why not?”

Fifteen minutes later, everyone's thoughts were... very different.

“A six is all I need. Please be a six... Please be a six...”

“Noah-senpai is doing so well! It's clear I'm going to lose this round...”

“How do you play this? I don't even know who's winning. Wait, how do you even win?”

And little did the players know that they had other people sneaking glances at their game.

“Noah-san is going to win.”

“Very easily.”

#☆ inside taruchi's ask box 💌 #☆ a friend!! lin 🧁 #☆ taruchi talks ocs 💭 #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ the lost girl: mini taruchi 💙 #☆ oc interactions 👥 #☆ taruchi's drawings 🖌️

[taruruchi]

hello, my beloved taru. today, i offer you this ariyule interaction and also to cry at the thought of these two as tsum-tsum's HHHHH - bree <3

Bashfulness smeared all across his face, Yule holds out the left sleeve of his sweater with an embarrassed chuckle, "Arietta... Can I get some help with this?" A few stray threads protrude along the length of the fabric so wildly it makes you wonder what even happened. Did he fall into a bush of thorns or something?

The pink-haired boy can only scratch the back of his neck awkwardly, "I may or may not have pricked my finger, ehe..." He makes a show out of the cartoon bandage on his left index finger, as if to prove a point.

"—Oh, right!" Yule rummages through the pocket of his pants, the sound of wrinkly plastic wrappings is already an obvious giveaway. The little chocolates in his palm are akin to those seashells you'd find by the seashore, a reminiscent memory of the homeland both he and Arietta came from. "I also brought these with me."

He grins shyly, yet with a noticeable tinge of eagerness to his voice, "Will this be enough compensation?"

In truth, when he was trying his hand at 'independent' sewing last night, Arietta suddenly came to mind; she's extremely good at this and this could be an excuse to see her. But lo and behold, that was how Yule pricked his finger in that moment.

Well, at least now, he knows better than to hold a needle without guidance — and besides, a little prick is nothing compared to being in Arietta's presence.

Hello, bree cheese!! The interaction is so cute ISHFBISJD and their tsum tsums?? ALSO VERY CUTE... Both of them having fun with each other’s tsums I— *sobs* (and sorry for responding late!!) @silvoila

Without a moment's hesitation, Arietta replied, “Oh, of course I can help you, Yule! Just sit down across from me and I'll get to work.” She stood up to get her sewing materials and immediately got to work on his sleeve. It was a wonder how it even got like this in the first place, but all Arietta was thinking about was fixing it for the boy in front of her.

“Sorry for suddenly coming here and making you have to work...” Yule said holding his arm out for her, the tips of his ears pink. “I mean, I haven't even explained how this happened.”

Arietta gave him a small smile. “It's all right, you don't have to explain it. I'm just happy you're here to see me.”

And it was true. Being apart from her friends at NRC made her miss them a lot, and being rival schools didn't make it any easier for them to see each other frequently. This is why she's grateful for every opportunity she gets to see any one of them.

After a few minutes of smalltalk, Arietta finally finished and Yule's sleeve looked completely normal again.

“Wow, it's like nothing ever happened to my sleeve in the first place!” Yule grinned. “Your skills are as incredible as always. I wish I could sew as well as you.”

Arietta had an amused look on her face upon hearing that. “Is that what happened to your sweater? You were trying to sew by yourself?”

Yule let out a weak laugh. “Yeah, you got me. I was just in the middle of it when I thought of you.”

Red started to dust Arietta's cheeks. Her heart fluttered a little knowing he thought of her while attempting to sew. “If you'd like, I can teach you. Just come here whenever you're free and we can have a lesson.”

“Really?” Yule's smile grew wider. “Thank you so much, Arietta! Now I won't have to worry about Nii-san suddenly seeing me with a needle. I think he'd get a heart attack...”

Arietta laughed. “Just leave it to me! By the time your brother sees you sewing, you'll be a professional.”

“I don't know if I'll be that good, but I'll do my best!” Yule gave her a little salute. “I better go back now before he starts worrying about me being gone for too long.”

“Oh! One more thing before you leave. Could you hold up the finger you pricked?” Yule obliged, and Arietta pressed a kiss to it. “So it heals faster! And as a thank you for the chocolates and coming over.”

#Jsiejcbskjsbc ariyule #I love them very very dearly #They're so cute. Words cannot explain #☆ inside taruchi's ask box 💌 #☆ a friend!! bree 🌹 #☆ taruchi talks ocs 💭 #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #☆ the rarest seashell: arietta marcurio 🧜‍♀️ #☆ oc interactions 👥

[taruruchi]

II.

[ NOTES ] I just discovered that the max posts you can schedule per day is two?? Weird. So that's where I'll stop writing for now bc I gotta sleep too

[ PARTS ] I • II

Spontaneity was a thing of her past.

She used to view sudden trips and on-the-spot decisions as something normal. She wasn't bothered. No plan? Plans were suffocating! Why restrict yourself? Live life with excitement!

Sometime in her life, that changed.

Spontaneity suddenly became a troubling and anxiety-inducing thing.

Change is scary. Not knowing what to do next is scary. Disruptions are scary.

If you make a change in plans even a day before it happens, you immediately put a wrench in all plans! You've caused a panic and it's difficult to breathe. Who could possibly deal with this unpredictability?

Once a schedule that's been done for so long is lost and everything is up to whatever one feels like doing, isn't it expected that instead of drowning in work, they would drown in their own thoughts? After all, you need to keep busy if you don't want to find yourself facing what most people would want to avoid: ███████ ██ ██████ ██████ █████ █████ ████████████ ██████ ██ ███.

From there it's a downward spiral, a never-ending cycle...

So she targets her one and only victim once again.

You're inactive, you're useless, you're not doing anything. Maybe you should find something to do. Other people seem to busy themselves with activities every day. How are you supposed to handle the future if you don't start now? Get up.

Oh, but you've worked so long... Maybe you do deserve this break. Just rest, do what you want to do.

None of the things you do during your break are productive. Nothing you're doing is benefiting you in any way. You don't even have that much fun. Just break out of this state by finding a schedule again! You don't need this much free time.

If you don't have the energy to do these things, it's all right... Rest, recharge.

With that, her victim is left stuck in the middle. It's worse than any of the options, and they are left feeling dejected and even more exhausted than before. It's absolutely excruciating. They often laugh at their predicament: Technically taking a break, not even doing anything, yet never having a real moment of rest? How contradictory is that?

...

Even if she caused this, she takes a step back and looks on... in pity. She has wished her victim would finally be okay, be happy. Yet if she didn't push them now, how else were they going to be successful in the future? Only mediocre people focus on the present than the future, right? Isn't it better to suffer now so it gets better later? That's how it works... Isn't it?

It's okay... Just a while more. Not much room for failure, but... you're one of the best in your classes, right? I know you'll be able to do it all on your own.

All... on their own...?

...

Just when will I finally get a break?

#am i just sleepy and brain dead or did my writing die a bit #is it still coherent?? #☆ taruchi's writings ✍️ #taru lore