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zmileii · 6 months
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dawnsbreaking · 1 year
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One of my favorite things about MLQC is the frequent use of symbolic imagery and motifs to set scenes and center characters. I think it’s incredibly clever, considering the importance of MC’s dreams, that the dreamlike symbolism is present throughout the story. At times, in MC’s confusion of piecing events together, reading the story almost feels like a sort of dream or vision interpretation. I love how consistent these symbols are for the characters and the way conflicting or contrasting imagery is used to add depth throughout the story. Also, since the story is told through MC’s perspective, the use of imagery shows us that her perception of the world is colored by her care for the main cast. When she’s with Gavin, MC notices fluttering leaves, when she’s with Victor, time slows, when she’s with Kiro, the sun is brighter, and when she’s with Lucien, she’s more attentive to light and shadow.
Under the cut, I have written more (1400ish words more) about symbolism in MLQC and how it adds depth to Lucien's characterization in particular.
Aside from adding to the mood of the story, the symbolism can also be used to narrative effect, showing us how MC is interpreting a character’s actions or motivations.
For example, we can look at how MC sorts through her feelings about Kiro/Helios in Chapter 29. Sun imagery pervaded previous chapters that centered Kiro while moon imagery is associated with Helios. In CH29, MC uses the harmony between the sun and moon as a metaphor when she accepts that Kiro and Helios are one and the same. This adds depth to what MC is feeling about Helios and also serves to contextualize the relationship between the two identities. (Note: I just love the idea that Helios has the same “sunshine” as Kiro but that he reflects it in a subtle way rather than being overwhelmingly positive like Kiro. This dynamic is only ever implied by the imagery and symbolism but it’s so perfect.)
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In particular, though, I want to talk about some of the symbolism associated with Lucien and what we can learn from the way these symbols interact with one another.
Light and Shadow
One motif that is very present when the story is focused on Lucien is the balance between light and shadow. (Note: It’s very on the nose at times but executed well, I think, so I’ll give them a pass.) This motif is introduced far before Lucien’s betrayal is ever revealed, as early as his first meeting with MC. (Note: I literally wasn’t sure when the motif was first introduced but I went back to Lucien’s first scene and SURE ENOUGH, there it is. I love how consistent the writing is in this regard. The motifs are handled so well and so intentionally.)
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During Lucien’s first scene in the game, light shining in from the window obscures his face. Far ahead of the betrayal, light and shadow are symbolically playing at obscuring his identity from MC. The light/shadow motif is used at first to symbolize Lucien being duplicitous, without much hinting toward his internal struggle. Later, when it’s clear that Lucien is struggling with a choice between metaphorical ��dark” desire to continue his mission and “light” of protecting MC, light is used to hint at that internal conflict. An example of this is below, from Lucien's first standoff with Victor in Chapter 11.
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Notably, though, sometimes, the “light” represents MC directly while the “shadow” represents Lucien. After Lucien’s internal conflict and desire to protect MC is first touched on in Chapter 16, the two are symbolically juxtaposed by scene-settings back-to-back in the last two units of CH16. 16-24 opens with a description of Lucien’s dark, gloomy room and 16-25 opens with a description of the lamp on MC’s desk casting a bright light. (Note: MC’s Evol is also represented by light often, so I think this imagery for her works even beyond its juxtaposition with Lucien.)
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The same thing happens again when MC comes back from the Eternal Winter world, Lucien’s office is described as dark and shadowy when he is alone and then it’s cast in an “ephemeral glow” as soon as MC steps into the room.
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Mirrors
A large part of Lucien’s character arc is his failure to properly make sense of his own identity, this struggle is represented by mirrors/reflections. Often, mirrors are shattered or distorted, implying an added difficulty of perception.
Because of the expectations that have been put on him from a young age, Lucien is very disconnected from his own identity. Even with Black Swan set completely aside, because of his savant-like personality and inability to relate to others, Lucien doesn’t view himself as a human being. Beyond that, there is also a struggle between the two identities of “Lucien” and “Ares” implied.
I think that the answer to this struggle is MC understanding Lucien and having clarity about who he is as a person. Light reflected in mirrors represents this concept symbolically in the Mirror Painting date. (Note: I believe this date is only currently available in the CN server, I read this translation) In this date, Lucien and MC paint each other and then use mirrors to reflect light onto the painting when it’s displayed. After being painted and, therefore, symbolically seen by MC, Lucien is finally allowed to turn away from the mirrors and stop worrying about who he is. The mirrors that represent his struggle with identity are able to add depth to a beautiful image when paired with the lights that represent MC’s understanding.
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Shattered and Distorted Glass
This goes hand-in-hand with the mirror motif but is worth mentioning on its own because the symbolism is slightly different. While distorted mirrors imply difficulty for Lucien to perceive himself, distorted glass implies a difficulty for others to perceive Lucien. Shattered glass also represents a fractured relationship between the identities of “Lucien” and “Ares” in a few scenes.
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On the wall of the abandoned Ultima Bioresearch Lab, MC finds a quotation written on the wall from the Bible. “For now we see through a glass, darkly. The truth is projected into the hearts of men through a glass lens. It’s distorted, blurry, and one-dimensional.” (Note: I’m assuming that this verse was translated from the Chinese dialogue and not transcribed from an English Bible translation, because this is, at the very least, not a popular translation of the verse that I’m familiar with. Ironically, it’s more popular to translate “glass” here as “mirror” so there goes this whole section LMAO.)
Because of the way it’s presented, I think that this image of distorted glass represents not how MC actually perceives Lucien but, rather, how Lucien believes he perceives her. Obviously, this is also foreshadowing the betrayal so, in a way, he’s correct in asserting that she is not seeing all of him. But, on the whole, this distorted glass imagery is delivered in a way that implies the distortion more as an insecurity on Lucien’s part rather than the reality of MC’s vision.
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Rainbows
Keeping with Lucien’s themes of paradox and duplicity, one of his main motifs is the appearance of rainbows, despite the fact that he is colorblind. This is, again, representative of MC’s “light” being transformative to Lucien because the rainbows appear when they are together. I think that, rather than being a symbol for Lucien alone, rainbows represent Lucien’s relationship with MC. It’s a sort of combination of MC’s light imagery and Lucien’s refraction/distortion imagery. In the right circumstances, they can create something beautiful together.
It’s also implied throughout the story that Lucien is able to see colors when he’s around MC, so he is truly only able to appreciate the beauty of rainbows when he is with her. (Note: It’s unclear how this works but I think that it’s a side-effect of his Evol mimicking hers. There’s a footage mission where it seems like Lucien has to ask MC to look at something before he can tell the color of it so I think that he is somehow able to see the world through her perspective, possibly by using her Evol to have real-time visions. Does this make sense? Who knows, but I refuse to accept it just as soulmate magic!!!!)
If you haven’t, I highly recommend reading Lucien’s “Rainbow Luck” R&S. (Note: A recording is available here!) In this story, told from the perspective of Lucien’s pen, Iridescent, MC and Lucien see a rainbow together and it’s implied that this is Lucien’s first time being able to see a rainbow because MC is there. (Note: Iridescent as a name itself is an instance of Lucien’s rainbow motif.)
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(Note: Lucien's Moments also features a rainbow paperweight at Bond Level 40.)
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TLDR: Imagery and symbolism are used in MLQC to imply things about the characters and their relationships with MC. In particular, with Lucien, recurring imagery is used to represent his internal conflict and his desire for love and understanding from MC. The symbolism of light and its reflection/refraction is used to great effect throughout Lucien’s story, implying a complex web of internal struggles.
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mlqcdrabbledabble · 1 year
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MLQC - Medieval AU ideas drabble!
We have seen the guys in medieval roles, but what if we mash them together!
- takes place during the 17th to 19th century
- the MC can have various roles like:
Being a peasant, maid or servant, who is in a lot of trouble because of her parents, or the daughter of a noble family-- who wishes not to be married off to someone she barely knows and does not love. Some ideas there.
Let's give our main guys some roles!
More below
In order of Hiarchy:
Victor
"A kingdom is nothing without the strength and faith of it's people."
He is the King, Emperor, or a Duke (duh :P)
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A true king of the people-- Victor was appointed to become the King (or emperor) by the previous royal council he was apart of for many years. He had no direct claim to the throne, however, he worked hard and the concil of the people favored him. He now is at the top of the kingdom (or empire) and continues to do what is best for the kingdom and it's people.
Although he is extremely pragmatic and a bit disconnected from the problems of common folk. However, no one can deny he is extremely intelligent and given the right information-- he can solved just about any issue.
Lucien
"Knowledge is the greatest weapon one can wheld."
Royal Phasician, Apothecary or Medicene man-- also a close advisor to the King.
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Eventhough they seem at odds, Lucien is one of King's closest and most trusted advisors. He is the right hand man and probably the second most (if not the most) power person in the kingdom.
Additionally he has a network of spies and knows everything there is to know about the kingdom and it's enemies. This is a man you want on your side because he knows everyone's weaknesses, and more than 101 ways to make people talk.
Gavin
"I am on the side of order and justice in a world filled with chaos."
Cheif Knight, General, Commander and advisor of the kingdom's military forces.
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Extremely loyal to the crown and the complete opposite of his younger brother. He is dedicated to justice and apprehension of criminals. Though he pleaded for his younger brother to be spared when he was caught doimg criminal actitives. Which was very out of character for him to do.
Gavin lives with the fact he spoke up for his brother, and must be the one to put him down if he causes too many more issues with the kingdom.
Kiro
"I live to bring the music and soul we all have a connection to-- let it all come forward and shine."
Bard, musician, jester and voice of the people-- and a spy master.
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Kiro is the most talented musician in the whole kingdom. His songs heal the broken hearted and uplift the downtrodden. Though he has a darker (hidden) side that no one suspects from such a bright and brilliant man.
He easily infultrates high class parties and other kingdom's realms with his famous performances. All the while gathering valuable information about them as well.
Shaw
"I am a freeman. Because I chose to be."
The outlaw, criminal, pirate Captian, secret agent, hunted and treasure hunter.
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He had always been a trouble maker from a young age. He never out grew his criminal nature, unlike his older brother, he became a theif and a lowlife. He was captured and was going to be excuted, but his older brother pleaded for him to be spared.
Instead, he was exiled and resents his older brother for saving his life. Shaw was able to commendere a ship and crew to do piracy. He deliberately steals from the kingdom that spared him. Though he has heard there is a great treasure there... not made of gold nor silver. He will take this great treasure for his own.
Main Character (MC)
My idea is that depending on where the MC starts will affect how they interact and know our main male leads.
High-class: Knows Victor or Kiro
Princess from another Kingdom or Related to Nobility
Mid-class: Knows Victor, Gavin, Lucien or Kiro
Royal Maid
(could be bumped up to head maid or fruther, if they work hard enough ;))
Lower-class: Knows Gavin or Shaw
Villager
Criminal: Knows Shaw, Lucien, Gavin or Kiro
Theif, witch, or some other thing that's considered a severe criminal act...
Extra stuff!
Not sure if they should have evol or not...
Thinking not because they'd be hung for witch craft...
But Shaw probably be like, "yeah! give me cool lighting powers!" (That'll make him too op xP)
I want them to interact more!
Anywhoo you got any thoughts or feedback? Would love to heart it.
Cheers! (^3^)/
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cheri-translates · 2 years
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Petition to save MLDD karmas!
Mr Love Dream Date is the Southeast Asian equivalent of MLQC! It’s closing down in June and the officials have offered to transfer players’ gems from MLDD accounts to MLQC… and nothing else e.g. game progression, karmas, asmrs, etc. 😔
If you have a moment to spare, please sign the petition here for the officials to take the concerns of MLDD players seriously 🌸 Thank you!
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putufelisia · 2 years
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Last day on MLDD. My heart is breaking, but life must go on 🥲🥲🥲
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hikoorie · 2 years
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lunars-babeclub · 2 years
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Victor 👑
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stories2you · 2 years
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(MASTERLIST)
Mr Love Queen’s Choice:-
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- GAVIN/HAKU/BAI QI:
Scenarios:
Gavin the Hypocrite Dad
Stress Relieving
Welcome Home, Gavin
Don’t Cry, Daddy
Names
Loneliness
I’m Not Old!
Mother’s Day
Requested:
Request 1
Hard Decisions (GAVIN ENDING / NEUTRAL ENDING)
Headcanons:
Headcanon 1
MLQC Genshin HC
- SHAW/SHOU/LING XIAO
Scenarios:
Nicknames for Shaw
Forgotten Wish
Requested:
- none -
Headcanons:
MLQC Genshin Headcanons
- KIRO/KIRA/ZHOU QILUO
Scenarios:
Uncle Chicken
Mother’s Day
Requested:
- none -
Headcanons:
MLQC Genshin Headcanons
- LUCIEN/SIMON/XU MO
Scenarios:
Lucchi...?
Requested:
Hard Decisions ( LUCIEN ENDING / NEUTRAL ENDING )
Headcanons:
MLQC Genshin Headcanons
- VICTOR/ZEN/LI ZEYAN
Scenarios:
Uncle Torchic!
Requested:
- none -
Headcanons:
MLQC Genshin Headcanons
OTHER CHARACTERS:
- ELI ( requested )
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link4eva · 2 years
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Kiro’s S2 Chapter 26-29 R&S: Outside the Spotlight Translation [CN]
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Hello! 
I apologize for taking so long to translate this. I’ve been busy with my doggos and packing 😅
Anyways...
This translation was done with the power of Duolingo and Google Translate. You can read the chapter that goes with this R&S here! (translated by @keliosyfan​ )
This translation contains spoilers for content that has not yet been released to the ENG server. If you wish to not be spoiled, please don’t look below the cut.
Enjoy~
*Spoilers for future content below!*
[Chapter 1]
* ‘--’ is where the next page starts*
“...Passengers who take this flight, please go to the No. 12 carousel in Zone D to claim your luggage…”
The sensor door slid open silently, and passengers rushed in. I walked to the hall with the crowd, looking around, trying to find the shadow of this city after a few years in my memory.
The dark grey ground reflected the cold light of the dome, and outside of the curtain wall, the roar of the plane could be faintly heard. The scene in front of me doesn’t seem to have changed much from the year I went abroad. It’s just that in the advertising screens around, the faces that capital favours are no longer the same as they used to be.
The new generation is better than the old.
--
I thought sadly, and my eyes were fixed on the advertisement in the corner of the hall.
On the screen, Kiro smiled, and his eyes were as blue and bright as the ocean reflecting the sunlight. Occasionally, a traveller slows down as he passes by the screen. Although he suspended the event a few months ago, the commercial value does not appear to have been significantly affected.
I stood in front of the carousel thoughtfully, opened Weibo while I was waiting, and searched for his name.
— “I don’t know how many days it’s been since Lolo’s been active. I miss him.”
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— “Inside news. It is said that this comeback will have a great impact!”
— “Really? Let’s hope so!” *Changed some wording*
I raised my eyebrows and took my luggage off the carousel.
The entertainment industry has always been fond of the new and disliked the old, it's a miracle that Kiro can maintain such a high degree of discussion during the blank period. It’s no wonder that his agent, Savin, has made several overseas phone calls and asked me to be his stage director for his concert. With his popularity, he deserves the attention.
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“Hello, Director Wang, we will pick you up at the exit. Please contact us when you land.”
A line of small words pops up in the bay window. I pulled up the box and walked towards the exit, but saw an unexpected face in the crowd.
“... Agent Savin?”
“Director Wang! Is this trip going smoothly?”
Savin took the luggage enthusiastically. I was a little surprised but still answered politely.
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“I didn’t expect for you to come to pick me up in person like an experienced star.”
“You are too polite.” Savin smiled and led me into the car while motioning for the driver to set off. “Thank you for your willingness to accept the invitation and return to China. While we wait to get to the venue, you can take a look at the company arrangement.”
I responded, took the information, and turned a few pages.
“Why would rehearsal take this long?”
“... well, because this concert is a bit special.” Savin’s voice paused: “I’ll explain to you later.”
--
[Chapter 2]
The car stopped slowly in front of the gym, and a girl came out to greet us with a smile.
“This is Director Wang. This is our boss, the person in charge of the company. She prepared the company arrangement.” Savin introduced us. I shook hands with the young person in charge, discussed the plan, and walked into the venue. After passing through several major gates, the scene in front of me suddenly became clear.
Against the clear sky, the vast venue and the dazzling sunlight come into view. I narrowed my eyes and vaguely saw a figure jumping off the stage, bright blond hair sparkling like a light. When he opened his eyes again, he had walked to the side of the person in charge and stood still. Those azure blue eyes that were indistinguishable from the advertisement looked at me, slightly curved.
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“Hello~ I’m Kiro, I’m glad to have the opportunity to cooperate with you!”
“I am also looking forward to the results of the cooperation. But the schedule is still a little bit ahead. You are here now…”
“I’ll come to see the venue with the boss.” Kiro glanced at the girl who answered the phone and said softly, “My design is only based on the drawings, and the details are not comprehensive enough.”
“Before, I planned to arrange about 1,000 electronic lights in the audience, but now it seems that the number is still a little small…”
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The kid’s attitude towards the stage is more serious than I thought.
I nodded silently.
Soon, the person in charge hung up the phone and said apologetically that something had happened in some other departments and she needed to deal with it. After saying goodbye to her, I turned on the computer and motioned Kiro to look at the screen: “Well… my initial plan is: all the lights at the opening are turned off, and the team will gradually join the accompaniment. As you sing the opening song, the lights on stage and in the audience will light up when entering the chorus.”
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“You can also let the little sodas participate with their hand-controlled lights!” *Changed some wording*
Kiro, who had been listening this whole time, excitedly added, his eyes passed by lines and lines of the detailed plan. But, Savin frowned.
Is there any difficulty in cooperating? I was puzzled, and I asked bluntly: “What does Mr. Savin think is inappropriate?”
Savin coughed and seemed to be thinking about his words: “Director Wang, actually…”
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“Savin, let me speak.”
Kiro suddenly spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up gently, as if he was talking about a trivial matter: “Director Wang, this idea is good, but it’s not very suitable for me right now.”
“I have a problem with my ears, and I can’t carry earphones on set. So, including the opening, the sound system has to be online all the time.”
“...”
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I stared at those frank and sincere eyes, and my eyes fell on the delicate instrument partially exposed in his hair, and an unbelievable ache passed through my heart. It turns out that the so-called “special” thing is not the details of the scheduling, but…
Are you kidding?
For singers, ear problems are definitely major blows to one’s career. Not to mention the singing skills, such as improvisation, to match the atmosphere of the scene. I am afraid that for him now, even controlling the volume and intonation are tricky issues…
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“The stage is not child’s play. Have you considered the seriousness of this matter?” I paced a few times and stopped suddenly in front of Kiro: “This matter is not so simple, you may not know —”
I would have liked to illustrate the hardships involved, but the moment I met those calm eyes, I suddenly realized something.
He is very clear.
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“I know the stakes are high… but, it’s not impossible. And…”
Kiro turned his head to look at me, lowered his tone, but still did not give in at all: “Director Wang, before sending you an invitation, we have negotiated with the industry’s authoritative stage and sound teams, who have participated in several Bird’s Nest concerts. I have rich experience in the design and construction of these concerts, and I am also in the process of negotiating with the best lighting instructor nominated for this year’s Golden Globe Awards. I know that this stage will be different from the past, and each link needs better cooperation, even if it takes many adjustments to render it perfect. So, I have been working on it.”
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He paused for a moment, there was a light in his eyes, and he spoke again with a firmer tone: “I hope you believe that I, like you, want to create a perfect stage, and I need your help. I know this is a challenge, it is not easy, and the process of adaptation will be long and even torturous. But, no matter how painful the process of it is, I will never give up.”
“Please believe me.”
I didn’t say anything, I was full of this young man’s earnest look. For some time, I seemed to hear a shaky voice in my heart.
--
After receiving the invitation, I spent a few days mulling over hundreds of videos of Kiro’s performances. His infectious and explosive power on stage is truly unparalleled. What really made me agree to cooperate was the persistence I saw in those eyes and the love that never changed.
I can see such an expression for real now, but with even more intensity. *Changed some wording*
I couldn’t help laughing and let out a long sigh.
--
“I need to know the limits of your hearing ability before I can make a new plan to negotiate with lighting and sound. In addition, you must hurry up and practise…”
My voice is a little dry, but Kiro didn’t seem to notice, nodding: “No problem!”
“I will devote all the time, except for the necessary sleep, to training and actively cooperate with your arrangement. You can rest assured that the final presentation will be the perfect stage for everyone!”
[Chapter 3]
“All the tweaks and changes are due to some problems with my ears, so there is no way to carry the earpiece back on the spot. Thank you for understanding.” *GT was wonky here, but I think he’s saying earpiece*
At the meeting, Kiro confessed to the people present. Although I already knew this, seeing the silhouette of him bowing deeply, I still couldn’t help but sigh. This is an extremely difficult challenge. Fortunately, the team was very experienced and willing to cooperate, the immediate difficulties are not insurmountable.
But, on the fifteenth day of the countdown, the originally orderly atmosphere of the team suddenly changed.
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The backstage, which was supposed to be busy, was a bit empty this day, and no one was seen in each post. I went all the way into the conference room, only to find that everyone was talking to each other here. Seeing my gloomy face, several people pushed their way through and greeted me.
“Director Wang, we don’t want to cooperate with Kiro, please replace us.”
“... the reason being?”
“Don’t you know? It’s been rumoured long ago!”
The staff handed the mobile phone to me, and the bright title of the video caught my eye: “Kiro- The Artificial Evolver Demon”.
--
I hesitated and clicked on the video. I froze in place.
“Remodeling Evol”, “Super Attraction”, “False Love”...
The words repeated in my ears and the sights in the video made my thoughts go chaotic. It wasn’t until the screen went black that I realized that I was in a cold sweat.
Kiro is an Evolver…? Doesn’t everyone love him? Is it the influence of his Evol?
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No, from his business ability, dealing with people, and his serious attitude when it comes to performing, his strength is the real deal…
Wait, is my judgment on him now also influenced by Evol?
I leaned back against the corner of the table, my thoughts a little messy. *Changed some wording*
In the depressing atmosphere, someone else handed over the props tremblingly. I took it in a frenzy, checked two lines before I realized it, and dropped the pen.
--
“Didn’t I ask you to find the person in charge?”
“Well, she’s in the practise room now… Kiro is also inside…”
The rest of the sentence no longer needed to be said. I walked to the practice room distractedly, the door behind me slowly closing out the icy atmosphere. After a muffled sound, the discussion in the room was finally cut off.  
The corridor that used to be crowded was surprisingly quiet at this moment, and occasionally a staff member approached him with panic between his brows and eyes. After passing by a few people, my angered brain gradually calmed down, but I didn’t consciously slow down.
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… No wonder everyone avoids it, who isn’t afraid of being controlled by Evol?
Ask yourself, at this moment, can I face Kiro without any grudges?
The wind in the corridor picked up again, and there was a muffled sound of doors closing at the other end of the corridor. I looked up and saw two figures standing side by side at the door of the practice room— the young girl stood stiffly in place, and Kiro turned towards her, leaning over and saying something with a gentle expression. The two of them then immediately walked into the distance together.
--
Now I was trotting a few steps to stop them, but it was too late.
… Hurry up.
Reason is urging me in a low voice, but the breathing is involuntarily tight as I go to take a step. Watching their figures gradually fade away, I was inexplicably relieved. *Wording was weird here*
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I haven't figured out what kind of mood I want to face Kiro with. In such a situation, he himself should be the most indecisive, and it may not be the right choice to cooperate with him now. I also need time to deal with the fluctuating situation in the team. Now is not a good time to go through with the cooperation… I think calmly, even if the list in my hand has been wiped out.
Perhaps seeing my hesitant gaze, Kiro’s figure in the distance froze and looked at me unexpectedly. I turned around subconsciously and left in a hurry, pretending to be passing by.
[Chapter 4]
The storm was more severe than expected.
Everyone’s depressed mood spreads in the team, and there are many rehearsal scenes to be done in the rain. Kiro is dancing in the centre of the storm and the microphone is being debugged on the stage. 
A text message sounded unexpectedly, and my eyes shot wide open. As expected, of course, is the news of the resignation.
— Director Wang, I have decided to quit the team. I’m really sorry. I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you in the future.
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— Well, not reluctantly. When are you leaving? Make the handover.
— Within the week. The artists I followed are also preparing for the stage. If you don’t want to go into this muddy water, please feel free to contact me.
My fingertips hovered over the screen for a moment.
Maybe leaving is a better choice, but from the day I stepped into this industry, I never gave up on any stage. Exiting now is tantamount to letting everyone’s efforts go to waste, including me, and Kiro.
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I subconsciously glanced toward the stage.
The spotlight on Kiro was hot and bright, reminiscent of the same long-lasting lights and almost uninterrupted melody in the practice room. It was just as he had promised me.
If he still persists as the target of public criticism, maybe I can accompany him if it goes a little further.
I weighed the options until I heard Kiro’s singing.
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Clear and melodious, it reminds people of the blue sky in summer and the quiet stars of midnight. In his soft humming, my restless heart gradually calmed down. At the end of the song, I suddenly came back to my senses. The singing is short, but I seemed to have encountered a pure and unyielding soul. This is the power of music, not the result of Evol’s confusion. My palms were slightly sweaty as I stared at the figure under the spotlight.
“Turn down the frequency of the transponder a little more, and tune it by a halftone.”
Kiro opened his mouth, he picked up the microphone stand and walked around the stage a few times before standing a little further away. “Move to here, the view of the metronome is clearer.”
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“What do you think, Director Wang?” Kiro turned to look at me: “What else do you think needs to be improved?”
All the disturbing emotions were left behind. I strode forward to get the ideas in my head and put them all together.
— Together with Kiro, we will definitely be able to create the best concert.
This thought popped into my mind, inexplicably and with certainty.
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Practising over and over again, the days passed quickly, and finally, the day of the concert came. The pitch of the VCR was intense, but the atmosphere in the venue was somewhat deserted.
“Notify Kiro, prepare to play.”
I sighed heavily. Although it was expected long ago, the current scene is still a bit disappointing. I don’t know if Kiro’s state will be affected…
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I thoughtfully walked backstage to inspect but saw Kiro’s familiar figure in the corridor. I followed his line of sight, and my eyes fell on the sparse flower basket. The pomp of the celebrations at the moment may not be comparable to the previous ones. I couldn’t help but feel a little worried, but I saw Kiro move.
He leaned over to the flower basket, smoothed out the folds on the ribbon, and flipped through the childish or dashing messages on it one by one.
— “The little sodas will always support you!”
— “I wish the concert a success!”
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— “Looking forward to Lolo’s performance, let’s go!”
“Okay, I will do my best.”
Kiro responded softly, his blue eyes did not blink, as if taking those words to heart.
I gave an order to the staff member who slowly leaned in towards him: “There are only five minutes left till stage time.”
“I’m here.”
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Kiro picked up the sunflowers that were teetering on the edge of the flower basket. After putting them back in place, he glanced at it, turned and walked towards the stage.
The young girl in charge was waiting behind the lifting platform. She raised her hand to adjust Kiro’s collar, like putting in the last piece of armour for a soldier. Her eyes were as warm and firm as ever. In hindsight, I thought that no matter what kind of sparring they went through these days, the expressions that she and Kiro gave each other never changed. Even if the road ahead is uncertain, they can probably go on together without fear.
--
Savin hurriedly ran in front of me, and the pattern of the flyer flashed in the gap of the briefcase. I didn’t know where he ran to distribute the flyer. Until now…
I looked away from the three people standing side by side and took out the walkie-talkie. I don’t know why, but the voice was a little dull.
“... Standing, three, two, one, start.”
[Chapter 5]
Amid the tidal wave of cheers, the concert briefly came to a successful conclusion. At the late-night celebration feast, dozens of wine glasses were raised high in a circle, making a series of crisp sounds amid the cheers.
The noisy conversation of asking for advice is endless, but it is like a crackling charcoal fire in winter, which makes people feel a little warmer in their hearts. I leaned back comfortably on the chair and squinted, my eyes glanced over one of the staff members. Seeing Savin’s smiling face, I suddenly felt a little melancholy.
--
If I hadn’t wavered, maybe I could proudly recall the days when I fought side by side with Kiro. But, the act of turning away that day was like a tiny thorn stabbing my heart, preventing me from basking in pure joy.
… I should apologize for my doubts.
I paced my way through the staggered crowd, looking around for Kiro. After a long while, I finally saw the familiar figure on the terrace. He was leaning on the railing and quietly staring at the stars in the night sky. I stepped forward and patted his shoulder.
--
Kiro turned his head sharply, and when he saw it was me, he relaxed.
“Director Wang.” Kiro raised his glass with a smile: “Thank you. Thanks to your overall control and design, tonight’s performance was very successful.”
“The stage is truly completed when the performance is completed because you performed well.” I sighed lightly while holding the wine glass: “Actually, I came to say…”
--
All kinds of apologetic words came to mind, ranging from the doubts I once had against him, and for the intentional or unintentional harm. But when I met Kiro’s clear eyes, my throat tightened, and I swallowed the words back.
On the way forward, this young man has already determined his direction, just like the clouds and smoke that will only disappear in front of the dazzling sun. Misunderstandings from the outside world cannot easily shake his mind. At this point, everyone who witnessed this concert should have no more suspicious feelings.
--
The unspoken apology seemed frivolous at this moment. I paused, looked into his eyes, and touched his glass calmly: “This is the most brilliant stage I have ever witnessed, and I hope that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.”
May you always be dazzling and always go forward.
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shinydelirium · 2 years
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PG/Elex got a LOT of nerve writing this line. Someone on the team was thinking "How can we make Kiro stans happy while also crushing their hearts at the same time?" *rubs hands together* 😈
What are you trying to preach in this game exactly?
IT'S SUPPOSE TO BE A JOYOUS OCCASION, GOD DAMN IT!!!!😭😭😭
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cuddletime-blog · 1 year
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Lucien’s Birthday Poem (2022)
Happy birthday Lucien.
Wishing you a happy birthday
and spending it with you
is something I’m more than glad to do.
It has become our special
shared ritual, an occasion to make better
and better memories each year together.
I just want to make you smile more,
capture and save every memory
of ours in a photo album.
I want to preserve and treasure them.
      Your birthday is an opportunity
to make new memories
and improve on some traditions.
I want to keep traveling, take more photos,
watch older, classic movies,
visit science and art museums,
read in bookstores and libraries,
and keep learning together with you.
      Ever since you agreed
to appear on my TV show Miracle Finder,
you’ve helped me in so many ways.
Thank you for being by my side on my journey
as I aspire to be one of Loveland’s top producers.
You are a valuable consultant
and companion that inspires and encourages me
to persevere despite countless difficulties
and follow my instincts and dreams.
Happy birthday to you, my dear Professor Lucien.
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starrygalaxy04 · 10 months
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"Psycho" {MLQC Lucien x Reader}
Summary : After a bad breakup, you use singing as your coping mechanism. You just happened to be singing a little too loud, and Lucien comes in to check on you and even joins in. (Gavin is an OC, not the MLQC character)
(Song used in this fic is "Psycho" by Taylor Acorn)
(Characters except Reader are not mine, neither is the song!!!)
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You just couldn't keep it together. The anger, the pain, it all was desperate to be set free. Gavin had cheated yet again, a serial cheater in the worst way. This was the last straw, and when you said you were done, he spat the harshest words at you. Called you every single insult in the book that every scorned and unwilling-to-take-accountability boyfriend would throw at his girl before she left.
So now you're back home, your heels cast aside as your Spotify blares from your TV. You know you have neighbors, but can't bring yourself to care as you blare your angry playlist, singing and screaming at the top of your lungs. Your ruined mascara has long dried, and your hair is a mess of tangles. You just keep singing, venting out all of those emotions you could never vent any way else.
A knock on the door breaks you out of your singing binge. Surely it was a neighbor who was about to fuss at you to turn the music down. You huff before opening the door, only to find a concerned Lucien standing behind it. His pale eyes are wistful with a hint of concern as he looks down at you.
"Are you alright? You're blaring your angry songs."
Out of everyone you knew, Lucien was the only one who knew just by the song what playlist you were listening to. He had become so accustomed to your music taste that a single song would tell him entirely how you felt. You don't reply, instead moving aside so he can come in.
He walks in, taking in the state of the living room as you shut the door. There's half eaten take out, which you planned on finishing before you began your singing binge. Your shoes rest in two entirely different places, and your jacket is slung over the back of the couch. The TV is still playing songs from a playlist simply titled "ANGY". Yes, something was definitely wrong.
Lucien looks back at you with furrowed brows as the song changes, your eyes glued to the lyrics scrolling on the screen. Its the staple song you picked out for that good-for-nothing man. Lucien looks at the lyrics then to you, waiting for the damn to break. You're silent til the chorus, and then you begin screaming all over again.
"So, let's play a game
Where I throw a little brick through your pretty little face You're easy on the eyes but you're easier to hate An angel's gonna fall if you come around If my name's still on your tongue, then I'll rip it out
Since I'm already the bad guy in your head, I'll hit you with my car and I'll leave you for dead And I'll always like the view from the high road but baby for you, I'll be your psycho I'll be your psycho
I'll be your psycho
I'll be your psycho"
Lucien seems to easily put two and two together, coaxing you into sitting down as you continue to sing, tears streaming down your face as you scream the chorus one last time. It seems to be cathartic for you, so he lets you. The lyrics don't even seem to phase him as he wraps a comforting arm around you.
He doesn't ask questions as the song ends. He doesn't have to. He simply hands you your takeout, making sure you finish eating before getting you a glass of water. He watches you, makes sure you drink it, before he turns down the volume of the music.
"I assume things went for the worst?" He looks almost sad, placing a comforting hand on your shoulder.
He had been partly your therapist throughout this entire relationship and had been the first one to suggest that if your ex was standing you up he wasn't the right fit. He hadn't pushed you on it, but you know part of him loves and hates to be proven right. He's proud of you for doing the right thing, but is also here to listen to you. Whether its depressed or sad rambling, or just screaming angry songs to get those emotions out.
"Want me to join in?"
His voice is soft, a smile on his lips. You wordlessly nod, changing the song to something he's more familiar with. You both sing along, albeit much more quietly, spending the night in the comfort of his arms. It would take a while for the wounds to heal, but with Lucien around it didn't seem so bad.
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ellie-winthrope · 2 years
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Cloudburst - [Kiro]
It is the rainy season at Loveland City. Aside from the issues of soaking clothes and soggy shoes, the gloomy weather tends to make people melancholic, especially those who are on their own. During such times, it is surprisingly reassuring to talk to someone.
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The weather in Loveland City had been rather erratic recently. It could be sunny at the moment and then raining cats and dogs later when you least expect it.
Knowing this, the producer had always been traveling around with a foldable umbrella in her bag. As the saying goes, “better be safe than sorry”.
However, even with those preparations in place, she still couldn’t avoid being drenched to her skin. The rain was much heavier than she thought. She was completely exhausted after struggling against the heavy torrential downpour and strong gales throughout the twenty-minute walk home. By the time she reached home, she merely slumped to the floor after locking the door.
It was only when she had regained enough energy to stand back up on her feet that she took off her soggy shoes and dragged herself to take a warm shower. Feeling rejuvenated after the shower, the girl was viewing the latest weather forecast on her phone while drying her hair with a towel. According to the forecast, the current rainy weather was expected to last for at least another week and there might even be a thunderstorm occurring any time within this week.
With the current downpour already being terrible enough in her opinion, the girl couldn’t imagine being stuck in facing a thunderstorm while on her way home. Not to mention, most of her employees were also traveling to work on foot like herself. So, right after she had heard of the latest weather forecast, the girl had informed all her employees to work from home until the weather was stable enough for everyone to travel safely to work.
As an employer, the producer wasn’t particularly against the idea of working from home. Even though she wouldn’t disagree with the notion that one’s productivity in work might decrease due to being in the comfort of one’s home and the sense of freedom that came from having no one to directly supervise one’s work progress, she believed that it was still better to have this alternative option.
For her, she wouldn’t mind if her employees took it easy when working from home as long as they still delivered their work on time and she could reach them via calls when required. As a matter of fact, if it wasn’t because there were still some pending arrangement details for an urgent project, she would have let them off from work during this period.
After all, she knew full well how diligent her employees had been working, while she was out there seeking collaborative projects to increase her company’s value and to prevent LFG from pulling back their investment. Hence, they truly deserved to have some off-days.
Fortunately, it still wasn’t too late for her to give her employees that much-needed break. Ten minutes after she had sent out the work-from-home notice to her employees, she had received the final confirmation from the clients regarding the pending arrangement details of the urgent project. With this settled, she could officially allow her employees to have a break from work.
After sending a message to thank all her employees for their hard work, she also informed them that they will be on leave from work until further notice. Once she was done, the girl plopped herself face-down on the couch in the living room. Rolling over onto her back, she clutched her phone to her chest with an evident look of contentment.
Now, she could finally have some time for herself.
“Oh right! I should tell Kiro about this.”
Ever since Kiro first messaged her after recommending her show, “Miracle Finder”, on social media, they had been keeping in touch with one another via online chat. Their conversations could be related to anything, such as food, movies, work-related matters, the interesting things that they had stumbled upon in their daily lives or even idle talks.
Even though Kiro was a celebrity idol, which made him someone who was far beyond her reach, let alone chat with frequently, she had never felt daunted by his fame or social status. She didn’t know why, but she always felt like she could talk about anything with Kiro, be it joyful or unhappy things.
That was why he was the first person she had thought of sharing the news of her holiday.
[Yay! I am finally free from work as of today! V^-^V]
It didn’t take more than five seconds for her to receive a reply that made her giggled.
[That’s great! I hereby declared that the Slacker Alliance is officially established!]
Compared to her, Kiro was certainly more hectic when it came to his work schedule as a celebrity. However, his workload had also been affected by the rainy weather. Once he had completed all the indoor-related shootings, his manager had decided to give him a break since they had to wait until the weather had cleared up in order to continue with the outdoor shootings. After all, no one wanted to risk getting the celebrity idol sick.
Ever since then, Kiro had proclaimed himself to be a slacker and had been lamenting on how he was still missing her as his slacker partner. It was to be expected that he would be delighted now that she was free from work too.
[Still, it’s a shame that we will both be stuck at home due to the weather.]
[Why? Are you missing me, Miss Chips?]
His message was followed by a smirking emoji.
Blushing at having her innermost thoughts exposed, the girl pursed her lips while typing out her reply.
[I am just thinking how boring it would be since there aren't many entertaining things to do at home.]
[So, Miss Chips doesn’t miss me… T.T]
The girl’s lips had curled up unknowingly and she shook her head helplessly at the thought of Kiro pouting while typing those childish words. To behave childishly without turning people off, none could have done it as effortlessly as Kiro. If she was like any of his fangirls, she would have fallen for his words and admitted that she missed him, just to not make him be any more disappointed.
But, she knew Kiro better than any fangirls and she was aware that he was only pretending to be saddened in order to coax her into confessing her feelings. Not wanting to let him have his way, the girl decided to play dumb.
[Didn’t we just have a video call last night?]
[Which Miss Chips rejected the first time...]
[That is because I had just gotten out of the shower and hadn't fully dried myself off!]
Few would ever talk to Kiro in such a casual manner. Then again, the girl had never been one to walk on eggshells around him, which was why they have been able to converse with each other with ease. They had always held nothing back between themselves.
At the very least, she alone had never felt the need to do so.
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Kiro had always found it mysterious, how the rainy weather tends to make one feel melancholic. The gloomy and dark skies outside, the silence that permeated the air within the vast house, all these had further accentuated a sense of solitude. Having been confined indoors due to the weather and not having much to do, anyone would naturally be contemplative.
While in such a pensive mood, Kiro pondered over the thoughts that he usually put behind him.
Loneliness.
Would anyone ever believe that a well-loved celebrity like Kiro, who had legions of fans worldwide, would ever feel lonely?
To the public, Kiro was a bright star, whose radiance never dimmed and continued to illuminate others without fail. It might never occur to them at all that there would also be moments when a star will lose its radiance.
Not surprising since people tended to only notice the beautiful side of things. It was likely for them to have overlooked the fact that beyond the lights and glamor of the stage, Kiro was just like everyone else, an ordinary person.
He too will be overwhelmed by others’ expectations of him and be weary from having to always put up a strong front in order to not disappoint said expectations.
He too wished to be comforted when things were difficult, to have someone praise him for trying so hard all the time or to tell him that it was alright to not push himself too hard and to take a breather sometimes.
Despite everything, Kiro was someone who was always harsh towards himself.
Instead of giving in to those yearnings, he chose to bottle up his feelings and carried on in maintaining his flawless image to the public. Facing the world on his own, the only thing that kept him going was a certain hope, which was further reinforced by his mentor’s words at the airport right before Kiro departed for America.
Back then, the boy thought that he had hidden his emotions well, but somehow his mentor still saw through him and had given Kiro a firm hug as he consoled the fifteen-year-old boy.
“Kiro, everyone came to this world alone and will eventually leave this world in the same way. But that doesn’t mean that we are fated to be alone throughout our lives. One day, you will meet others, aside from Eva and myself, who will accept everything about you and love you as you are.”
The famous French singer, Eva Seidel, was the closest person to a mother figure to Kiro. She was also the one who had suggested for him to continue his studies in America. While this suggestion was undoubtedly beneficial for his future, it was merely because Eva and his mentor were strongly in favor of this option that Kiro decided to go to America, despite his reluctance to part with his mentor and leave France.
Kiro couldn’t hide his skepticism from showing on his face after hearing his mentor’s words. He deeply admired and respected his mentor, but he couldn’t find it within himself to hope, let alone believe, that his mentor’s words would come true.
“You might find it hard to believe now, but mark my words, kiddo,” said his mentor with a reassuring smile as he patted Kiro’s shoulder firmly. “As long as you don’t close off your heart and boldly accept those hands that have reached out to you, you will never be alone.”
That was the last face-to-face talk he had with KEY.
Even now, he still didn’t believe there would be others who would accept his flaws and imperfections, but he kept his mentor’s words in mind.
In any case, there was someone who Kiro had always hoped to meet again someday; the little girl who promised to treat him to donuts once they had escaped from that dreadful place. He wished that she would be one of those people that his mentor mentioned will accept him as himself. It was the hope of meeting her again that had kept him going throughout the years after his mentor’s disappearance.
When Kiro eventually did met the girl again, he found out that she didn’t remember anything from the past. Even so, he thought that it was for the best. With this, they would be able to start afresh without those traumatic memories from their childhood and he would be able to show her only the best of himself.
Nonetheless, whenever he was with her, he felt so at ease that he always ended up behaving unreservedly. The girl had never shunned him for it. Instead, she had oftentimes told him that she liked him that way.
Kiro didn’t truly believe her back then and stubbornly continued to hide his weaknesses from her. She was too precious to him and he was afraid of putting her off. Even the mere thought of her disliking him was unbearable, let alone the idea of her leaving him.
To Kiro, his existence in the world was precarious and heavily-dependent on his fame as an idol, which in turn, was reliant on the adoration from his fans. Oftentimes, he wasn’t even sure whether those adorations were genuine or due to the influence of his Evol.
This sense of insecurity caused him to be particularly mindful of people’s perception of him. In order to prove that his popularity wasn’t due to the influence of his Evol but due to his own efforts in giving the best performance to the public, he never stopped pushing himself to the limit.
The girl was the one who had reminded him time and again that there was no need for him to overexert himself in order to be accepted by others. She was the one who had noticed his hidden insecurities and acknowledged his efforts. It was her voice that had pulled him from the darkness of his own mind that threatened to engulf him.
She was his pillar of strength.
Whenever he was low in spirits, he would just need to hear her voice during a phone call, see her smiling face during a video call or read back the past messages between them, then he would feel completely better.
[That was because I had just gotten out of the shower at that time and hadn't fully dried myself off!]
Just like now, Kiro couldn’t stop himself from grinning as they continued to message back and forth between themselves about trivial matters.
[Really (o-O) ? Why do I feel like Miss Chips is purposely avoiding me?]
[Of course not!]
[Hmm…then Miss Chips has to prove it.]
Before she could send out a reply, Kiro had initiated a video call between them by clicking on the video camera icon on the top right side of his phone screen.
The girl had accepted the call within seconds. However, she must have done so in a rushed manner because the sight that greeted Kiro on the phone screen was the girl hiding the lower half of her face behind a couch pillow. Finding her posture to be adorable, he decided not to say anything about her disheveled hair.
“Yoo-hoo, Miss Chips!” greeted Kiro cheerfully while waving at the phone screen. “Glad to see me?”
Although he couldn’t see the lower half of her face, he could tell that the girl was miffed based on her narrowed eyes.
“Kiro! Why so suddenly? I didn’t even have time to prepare myself.”
“It’s okay, Miss Chips is always adorable.” He grinned mischievously and winked at the screen. “As for the sudden video call, it’s the best way to prove whether Miss Chips is avoiding me or not. Unless … you want me to go over to your place to meet you directly?”
The girl’s eyes had widened for a second before she shook her head vigorously and clutched the pillow closer to her face.
“No! It’s raining heavily outside! You mustn’t go out!”
Hearing this, Kiro laughed.
“Don’t worry, I am just kidding about coming over. Actually, there’s another reason for the video call. It’s because…”
Kiro deliberately dragged the end of his words for a while before he broke into a warm smile.
“I miss you a lot, Miss Chips.”
He suddenly recalled his mentor’s words and he thought maybe KEY was right.
No one was meant to be alone in life.
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