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Abe no Yasuchika Main Story: Loving You END

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The day talks about the armistice between the Shogunate, Rebel Army, and Imperial Court reached a conclusion.

Yasuchika asked me…

Yasuchika: I’m going to ask you the same thing one last time. Just tell me honestly what your choice is, you don't have to worry about me.

(Huh?)

Yasuchika: Do you want to return to Kamakura?

Yasuchika was no longer smiling.

He waited for my answer with a serious look in his eyes.

Yuno: I…

I thought hard about it before answering.

Yuno: I’d love to live in Kamakura with the other members of the Shogunate, but…

Yuno: We can still write letters to one another when we’re living apart.

Yuno: Just like how I’ve bonded with my allies at the Okura Castle, I want to foster new friendships and strengthen bonds in Kyoto too.

Yasuchika: — I see.

Yuno: Of course, with you too, Yasuchika.

(The bond between Yasuchika, Akihito, and Ibuki is a twisted one.)

(I hope that, someday, they can acknowledge one another as allies without hesitation.)

That was something that could only be achieved over time… and that was why this moment of peace was so precious.

Yuno: Erm, please don't restrain yourself from expressing that you’re concerned about me.

Yasuchika: I’m not going to, but… up till now, I’ve been trampling on and destroying your hope, so I’ll be mindful of that.

Yuno: Oh…

Yasuchika: Anyway, let’s do it this way.

Yasuchika: For as long as the armistice is still ongoing, you’re free to visit Kamakura as you please.

Yasuchika: And therefore, as a member of the Imperial Court, I will do everything in my power to maintain this peace and harmony.

Yuno: Yasuchika…

(I don't know of any promise that can be more reassuring than this one.)

Yuno: Thank you. Please allow me to help you with that too.

Yasuchika: You’ll be of great help.

Yasuchika: Just having you by my side is enough to give me the strength of a hundred men.

His gaze, as sweet as honey, made me burn up from the inside.

I covered up my embarrassment with a smile.

Yuno: I’m afraid of what might happen if you’re so sweet to me, you know?

Yasuchika: I don’t mind. I’ll take that as a challenge.

(I can tell that he meant what he just said. It's making me so incredibly happy, I’m embarrassed.)

Yasuchika: I might adore you way more than you think I do.

Yuno: Hmm… I could say the same.

Yuno: I adore y— mmph.

He planted a kiss on my hair, cutting my words off.

Yuno: W-What was that for?

Yasuchika: Hm? Because you’re adorable.

Yasuchika: A shame I didn’t get to hear you say “I adore you”, though.

Yasuchika: Can you say it again?

Yuno: I don't mind, although…

(Saying it again feels more embarrassing than the first time.)

Yuno: I adore… ah

This time, he kissed me on the lips.

Yasuchika: Oh, I couldn't hear you finish the sentence.

Yuno: Hey… you weren't listening to me in the first place, were you?

I knew that was definitely blushing bright red at that point and turned my face away…

Yasuchika: My bad, my bad. I’ll listen properly this time, so please say it again.

Yasuchika flashed me a seductive grin and brought his face closer to mine.

Our foreheads together, we gazed into each other's eyes so close up that our breaths mingled.

Yasuchika: Come on. Let me hear you say it.

Yuno: …

(This is so unfair.)

(His eyes that sparkle only for me, his gentle voice, all of it…)

Yuno: Yasuchika.

Yasuchika: Yeah?

Yuno: … I adore you a lot.

Yasuchika: … Mm-hm.

Yasuchika smiled happily and our lips met…

Yuno: Nn… mm…

His skilled tongue slid through my slightly parted lips as he caressed my hair.

Yuno: Mmph… ah…

I let out a wanton noise as his tongue stimulated the sensitive spot in my mouth.

Our kiss ended with a brief wet sound…

Yasuchika: I love you. With all my heart.

Even the way he exhaled was oozing with sensuality, making my head spin.

Yuno: … I feel like I’ll continue being messed with by you even when we’re lovers.

Yasuchika: I personally think you’re way better than me at doing that.

Yasuchika chuckled and took my hand.

Yasuchika: It’s about time we get going.

Yasuchika: There’s going to be a “welcome back” banquet for you tonight.

Yuno: Really!?

Yasuchika: Yup. I just found out about it this morning, His Majesty and Ibuki were the ones who organised it.

(I’m so happy to hear that.)

Looking forward to tonight, I tightly squeezed Yasuchika’s hand.

…

That night…

Yuno: I didn’t know Ibuki had a mansion in Kyoto!

Ibuki: Yeah.

Akihito: It’s a convenient place to hold a banquet, because it has plenty of alcohol.

We had a banquet in one of the rooms at a mansion that was located somewhere quiet.

Yasuchika: It’s fine to use Ibuki’s hideout for a banquet but…

I followed Yasuchika’s gaze to see what he was looking at…

Kurama: Oi, there isn't enough alcohol.

Tamamo: The snacks here are acceptable. As expected of Sutoku’s refined tastes.

Yasuchika: Why are Tamamo and Kurama here? It’s not that I’m not happy about their presence, though?

Tamamo: I have a contract with Yuno, of course I have the rights to attend a banquet held for her.

Kurama: I wouldn't have shown up if I knew this was Ibuki’s hideout.

Despite having said that, Kurama was filling his cup with sake and showed no intention to stop.

Kurama: Tamamo brought me here, saying that this is where the strong fighters are gathered.

Yuno: Everyone here is strong, excluding myself, so he isn't wrong to say that…

(Akihito may appear to be graceful, but he is said to be able to make use of Ibuki’s powers and his curse to use kotodama.)

Akihito: Are you not strong yourself, Yuno?

Akihito: It’s impressive that you have the ability to absorb a demon’s cursed powers regardless of how strong it is.

Yuno: No, that’s not…

I hurriedly shook my head, Kurama’s red eyes sharpened.

Kurama: That’s bullshit. Even if their powers have been taken away, they can easily crush her using physical force.

(S-Scary.)

Ibuki: You’re so naive, Kurama.

Kurama: What?

Ibuki: Yuno may have weak physical appearance, but a couple of words from her is enough to sway Yasuchika.

(Now that’s clearly an exaggeration.)

Yasuchika: I mean, I’ll surely do my best for Yuno.

Kurama: …

Kurama stared at me without blinking.

Yuno: W-What?

Kurama: I don't get it. Yasuchika is the only human being who can waltz into the underworld whenever he wants to and do as he pleases.

Kurama: You’re a very mediocre woman, and yet someone like him is this obsessed with you.

(I can’t say anything because that’s true.)

Ibuki: Naive.

Tamamo: Naive, indeed.

Akihito: So naive.

Yasuchika: Too naive.

(Hm?)

Kurama: What.

Everyone besides Kurama and I said the same thing.

Yasuchika: Yuno is a lot more powerful than you think, Kurama.

Yasuchika: I strongly advise against making an enemy of her.

Akihito: And because she harbours no ill intentions, she's able to easily find her way into people's hearts without them realising it.

Ibuki: That’s because Yuno can see through a person’s true nature.

(What’s going on with this series of backhanded compliments…)

Kurama: I still don’t get it. Can I torture this little girl a little to confirm everything you all said about her?

Yuno: Absolutely not!

I quickly spoke up to break the tension.

Yuno: You are all exaggerating. I’m only an ordinary apothecary with no special abilities.

Kurama: We’ll find that out soon enough.

Having lost interest in the topic, Kurama finished the sake in his cup.

Tamamo: Personally, I can’t figure out why would Yuno pick Yasuchika.

Yasuchika: That’s mean.

Tamamo: You only get to speak after you’ve reflected on what you've done.

Tamamo directed his gaze back at me

Tamamo: Yuno. Is he really the right man for you?

Tamamo: Based on what I think — if you’re going to choose a human being, a man like Yoritomo would be a good choice.

Yasuchika: …!

(Yoritomo!?)

Yuno: Even if he’s only being used as an example, that’s still quite scary…

Tamamo: Is it? Although he has a slight flaw which is his habit of prioritising official matters over his personal life… Yoritomo is a capable and fair man.

Tamamo: Once the two of you become romantic partners, he will definitely never hurt you or put you in uncomfortable situations.

Yasuchika: …

Yasuchika had been silent for some time, and I sensed his uneasiness when I met his eyes.

(This is embarrassing to say, but… I should say it properly.)

Yuno: Lord Yoritomo is indeed a person of outstanding character, and I naturally have great respect for him.

Yuno: But the only person I ever want to be in love with… is Yasuchika.

Yuno: I remained fond of him even after my memories were taken away. Yasuchika is the only one I love, no one else.

Yasuchika: — Yuno.

I nodded firmly at Yasuchika, who sat there with his eyes slightly widened in surprise.

Tamano: … I see.

Tamamo: Yasuchika.

Tamamo: Be careful on moonless nights. I don't have confidence in my ability to hold myself back from sneaking an attack on you.

Kurama: …! Tamamo, come at me first if a fight is what you want.

Ibuki: Things will get messy, just be quiet.

Without saying a word, Kurama sent a wind blade flying towards Ibuki’s throat.

Ibuki skillfully deflects it with his sword.

(That was so dangerous!)

Everyone, except for me, remained calm as if it were a regular occurrence; and so I refrained from screaming.

(Spending time with Yasuchika seems to have trained me for such situations…)

Yasuchika: Nevertheless — Tamamo, you’re nasty for deliberately bringing up Lord Yoritomo’s name.

Tamamo: Occasionally experiencing something undesirable isn’t such a bad thing, you know.

Yasuchika smiled wryly and turned his gaze back onto me.

Yasuchika: Thanks, Yuno.

Yasuchika: I’ll do my best to become a man worthy of your feelings.

Ibuki: That’s a very heartwarming declaration, but there are plenty of other issues in Kyoto that require fixing first.

Kurama: Speaking of which, didn’t those cowardly Onmyoji underlings of yours run away?

Yasuchika: That’s correct, but a few have returned and asked to restart their training from scratch.

Yasuchika: I was a little surprised to hear that, so I did a reassessment of them.

Tamamo: … You’re too used to being surrounded by useless people.

(Yasuchika’s subordinates were overly reliant on him…)

I couldn’t help but agree with Tamamo’s statement, after recalling the time I spent assisting Yasuchika in dealing with ayakashi in Kyoto.

Ibuki: He doesn't realise that he sacrificed himself more than he trampled upon other people. You’re surprisingly quite cute, Yasuchika.

Yasuchika: Can you not talk as if you know me very well?

Yasuchika shot Ibuki with an icy glare.

Yasuchika: Back to the topic…

Yasuchika: I’m actually thinking of opening up the Onmyo Bureau to not only the children from noble families, but to commoners as well.

Yuno: Really!?

(It’d be great if people who aren't born into nobility could have the opportunity to serve in the imperial court.)

Tamamo: Would someone who has never experienced the world of the nobles be able to survive in the imperial court?

Yasuchika: I’m planning to form a specialised educational institution that not only teaches Onmyo techniques, but also culture and principles of governance.

Yasuchika: It’ll be a place where people and children from all walks of life can learn and grow.

Yuno: Wow! I like the sound of that.

Yasuchika: Children who possess large amounts of spiritual power often struggle because no one understands them.

Yasuchika: Even if they decide not to become an Onmyoji in the future, it’d benefit them to know how to control their abilities.

(Yasuchika himself grew up in a toxic and dysfunctional environment…)

(I’m confident that he can guide those children to a path of righteousness and kindness.)

Kurama: So a bunch of people who can’t use their powers without receiving training. Boring.

Yuno: I think that’s the case for most ordinary individuals…

Tamamo: Won’t the nobles have objections, though?

Akihito: Their objections won't be tolerated.

The look in Akihito’s eyes was both elegant and unsettling at the same time.

Akihito: Since Yasuchika has expressed his determination to carry out this plan, I will do whatever I can to silence anyone who may be against it.

(Akihito…)

Akihito: Although, as much as I’d like to say that, there actually aren’t many court nobles at the moment who can criticise Yasuchika.

Akihito: After all, he��s the most powerful Onmyoji in all of history, who even commanded the Four Gods.

Ibuki: Previously, Akihito held real power behind the scenes, but he didn't have complete control over the upper ranks of the court.

Ibuki: Those who took advantage of that and burdened Yasuchika with unreasonable demands should be shaking in their sandals by now.

Yasuchika: I have quite an impressive job position, but I’ll put it to full use for as long as it lasts.

(All this time, Yasuchika remained calm and fulfilled his duties well while in a stressful environment.)

(From now on, I hope the imperial court becomes a place where Yasuchika can feel at ease.)

Akihito: — Yasuchika, won’t this be more burdensome for you?

Yasuchika: Not at all. If anything, my heart now feels lighter instead.

Yasuchika looked directly at Akihito.

Yasuchika: Up till now, I believed that pitting the Shogunate and Rebel Army against each other was the only way to fulfil Your Majesty's wish.

Yasuchika: But now that I didn't choose that option… I want to find a different way to fulfil Your Majesty's wish, one that doesn't require us to walk into the darkness.

Akihito: …

Akihito: Thank you, Yasuchika.

(I’m glad…)

Ibuki: Your baby bird has left the nest. Feeling lonely, Akihito?

Akihito: Isn’t this what people call a new beginning? This is a cause for joy.

Tamamo, having been staring silently at Yasuchika for a while, sighed.

Tamamo: I understand now. You seem to have truly changed, Yasuchika.

Yasuchika: Eh?

Tamamo: Your old self lacked something very important, despite having a good understanding of human psychology.

Tamamo: You’ve become much more human, Yasuchika.

Tamamo: Yuno’s sincerity and strength must’ve changed you.

Yuno: Tamamo…

(It feels reassuring to hear that coming from Tamamo, someone who knows of Yasuchika’s past.)

(I’m glad I could create change in Yasuchika, even if it’s something small.)

Akihito: Tamamo. Did you come all the way here tonight just to ascertain that?

Ibuki: When I saw the fox who hates Yasuchika to the core like a snake and a scorpion arrived, I thought it was going to be a disaster.

Tamamo: I have to personally make sure that he’s a suitable man I can entrust my dear Yuno to.

I smiled at Tamamo who gave me a wink.

Yuno: Thank you, Tamamo!

Yasuchika: The people around you are very critical of me, aren't they, Yuno?

Tamamo: Got a problem with that?

Yasuchika: — Nope. This is great, actually.

Yasuchika: I’ll make all of you acknowledge that I’m capable of making Yuno happy.

(... I’m happy to know he thinks of me this way.)

My embarrassment was overcome by the amount of joy I was feeling, and I discreetly covered my blushing face with my hand.

…

After the party, everyone returned to their respective places of residence…

Yasuchika and I were getting ready for bed in his room.

Yasuchika: This should be good enough.

Yasuchika: Come over here, Yuno.

Yuno: … Okay.

I approached Yasuchika, who had his arms spread out on the mattress, and we laid side by side.

Yasuchika: Have you gotten used to sleeping together like this?

Yuno: Uh… not quite yet.

Yasuchika smiled in amusement at my honest response.

Yasuchika: That means you’ll need more practice, then.

Yuno: I-I’ll do my best…

(... No matter how many times I’ve seen him, I can’t help thinking of how attractive he is.)

(But I can’t outright say that to him.)

Yasuchika: You know, I haven't been scared of going to sleep these days.

Yuno: Eh?

Yasuchika: All along, I’d stay up till late at night because I didn't want to have any precognitive dreams, but…

Yasuchika: You gave me the strength to overcome that fear.

Yuno: Yasuchika…

My heart felt so full, and I was at a loss for words.

Yasuchika: Besides, having you in my arms seems to make it easier to fall asleep.

Yasuchika: It feels warm and comfortable… and you smell nice too.

Yasuchika: Your voice, your facial expressions, your gestures… it’s like all of it is made up of only the things I like.

(... I hope he doesn't pamper me too much with his sweet words.)

(I won’t know how to respond.)

Yuno: … Shall I sing you a lullaby again?

I mentioned a part of our memories together from before we became enemies…

Yasuchika: That’s fine too, but your singing voice isn’t the only thing I want to hear tonight.

Knowing what he meant, my heart started racing.

However…

(I’ve been on the receiving end of Yasuchika’s overflowing love for me tonight… I want to reciprocate those feelings.)

(I want to touch him and have him all to myself.)

I boldly placed my hands on Yasuchika’s chest.

Yasuchika: … Yuno? [surprised]

Yuno: … Understood. Please take all of me.

Yasuchika: …

I gently undid the sash of Yasuchika’s sleepwear… revealing his bare skin.

I ran my hands over his smooth skin and slowly got on top of him.

Locking gazes with his dark coloured eyes that had regained their calmness made me want to move away…

Yuno: Please… close your eyes.

Yasuchika: Okay.

I kissed his thin lips to prove my feelings for him.

Our breaths touched with every peck on the lips.

(Ah.)

He suddenly grabbed my wrist…

Yasuchika: Won’t you take your clothes off too, Yuno?

Yuno: W-Well…

The way Yasuchika looked up at me from below was so sexy, it made my head spin.

Yasuchika: I want to see you. — Can’t I?

(... I decided that I want to give Yasuchika my everything today.)

Yuno: Nn… alright.

With trembling hands, I undid my own sash and exposed my completely naked body.

Yasuchika: … [staring]

Yuno: P-Please don’t stare too much…

Yasuchika: Why? You’re beautiful.

Yasuchika traced my body with his fingertips.

Yuno: Nngh… ahh… stop…

My shoulders trembled as I held myself back from collapsing onto him.

Yuno: I’m in charge tonight.

Yasuchika: Of course. — I love seeing you do all the work for me.

(When you say it like that…)

Yasuchika: But this is unusual coming from you, who’s usually shy. What’s the matter?

I let out a small noise when his fingertips grazed the peaks of my breasts as he whispered.

Yuno: Ahh… Yasuchika…

Yasuchika: Hmm?

He urged me to continue my words.

Yuno: … I was so proud of you for gaining… everyone’s recognition… but I wanted you all to myself.

Yuno: I wanted to reciprocate your feelings that you’ve expressed to me… and make you obsessed with me.

Yasuchika: … [surprised]

The look in Yasuchika’s eyes told me that my response wasn't what he expected.

(I told him everything…)

Yuno: Every day of life has been very fulfilling, and I have the love of my life right by my side… I’m being strange, aren't I?

Yasuchika: — Not strange at all.

(Yasuchika?)

Yasuchika: Since you put it that way, I’ll go crazy trying to keep you to myself.

Yasuchika: Without you knowing, I’ll get rid of everyone who wants you or tries to harm you.

Yasuchika: So that I’ll be the only one you’ll ever look at.

Yuno: That’s not what I meant…

Yasuchika: Can’t you see it?

Yuno: … No.

(Yasuchika always appears so calm.)

Yasuchika: Then I'll show you tonight.

Yasuchika slid his hands over my bare skin, sending a shiver through my back.

He held me close, so tightly that there was no room for escape.

Yasuchika: I'm sorry. I won’t be able to let go of you for the rest of my life. I know that I’m broken, but…

Yasuchika: You’re the only one who can fill the void in my heart.

Yasuchika: In return for that, I’ll devote my life to protecting you… so please forgive me.

(— I can hear heartbeats.)

With our chests against each other's, there was no knowing whose heart was racing at that point.

I slowly closed my eyes… feeling that this was proof all our feelings had been shared with each other.

#ikemen genjiden #ikemen series #cybird ikemen #otome #cybird otome #ikegen main story #yasuchika main story #abe no yasuchika

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reccyls · 13 days

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yasuchika and akihito's new looks for their sequel, and their matching accessory

#ikemen genjiden #yasuchika (genjiden)#akihito (genjiden)

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dear-mrs-otome · 10 months

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Oh my god this event is custom-designed to crush me isn't it? Two of my favorite routes, and more peeks inside their heads during it???

#ikemen genjiden #ikegen #ikegen kurama #ikegen yasuchika #when i say no ikemen route has made me sob the way Yasuchika's did i am not exaggerating #but both these routes had me severely emotionally compromised 😭

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sakura-samsara · 1 year

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Yoichi Main Story: Chapter 5 Normal Story

← Chapter 5

Yoichi: Aww, man. I really hate working off-schedule.

Yoshino: Yoichi-san?!

Yoichi: That’s me.

He hurled another knife at the ayakashi, the flash of its blade splitting the black of night.

The ayakashi let out a roar, and its mistlike form dispersed until it seemed like it had dissolved into the darkness.

Yoichi: Get over here, Yoshino!

Yoshino: !!

My body moved faster than my mind at the very moment that I heard him call for me.

I dashed to Yoichi’s side despite the limp in my gait—at the same time, the dark shadow began to coalesce again, writhing with new vitality.

Yoshino: No…!

Yoichi: Well, this isn’t good. If a knife isn't going to cut it, there’s nothing else I can do.

(How can he say that so casually?!)

Yoichi: Now—oof!—up you go.

Yoshino: Yoichi-san?! What are you doing??

He’d hooked his arm under my knees and lifted me up against his chest with ease.

Yoichi: Stay still, mmkay?

Yoichi spoke in a hushed voice, breaking into a sprint with me still held tight in his arms.

Yoshino: P-Put me down! You’re putting yourself in danger…

Yoichi: No way am I letting you do any running. Your leg’s injured, from the looks of it. Just keep quiet and hang on.

(He noticed…)

Warmth bloomed in my chest as I entrusted my body to Yoichi despite my disorientation.

I cast an apprehensive look back towards the ayakashi—it hadn’t caught up to us just yet.

(It looks like the ayakashi needs to take a while to recover after it’s attacked.)

Yoshino: What are you even doing here in the first place?

Yoichi: Yashichi ran to my stand and begged me to come rescue you. Kid was just bawling his eyes out, so it wasn’t like I could say no.

Yoshino: So Yashichi-kun called for help after all…

(Thank goodness that he returned safe and sound!)

(...But that makes this the second time that Yoichi-san’s saved me, now.)

Yoshino: …Thank you, Yoichi-san.

Yoichi: Don’t thank me just yet.

He jabbed a finger out at the darkness,

and I followed its line to see the ayakashi creeping towards us almost vengefully.

(....)

We had hidden ourselves in a grove of trees, but the ayakashi was still roving through the thicket as though it was searching for us.

Yoichi: Sure, I could run around playing cops and robbers with that thing all night.

Yoichi: But if we don’t deal with it eventually, we’re gonna end up bringing it back to town with us when we go back.

(If that happens…!)

Yoshino: We can't let it attack the townspeople!

Yoichi: Ehh, speak for yourself. It’s not like I've got any reason to care about the people of Kamakura.

Yoshino: How could you—?!

I swallowed the rest of my words before they could spill out.

(Yoichi-san came all this way to rescue me.)

(Regardless of why he did it, it’s not right for me to complain about what he says when he’s helping me.)

Yoshino: I just wish I could use my powers to get rid of it…

Yoichi: What? You can’t even use them?

Yoshino: I tried, but… Yeah… I have no idea how I was able to use them without thinking earlier.

Yoichi: …

Yoichi: I heard Kurama tell Yoshitsune-sama something once.

Yoichi: Supernatural powers are transferred to and from the soul. Using them is less about thinking and more about feeling. So, the stronger your will to use them is, the stronger they’ll end up manifesting. Or something like that.

(That means…)

Yoshino: So you think I can’t use my powers well because I don’t believe enough in myself?

Yoichi: That could be it, yeah.

(...Well, I was pretty doubtful about whether or not I’d be able to use my possession powers when I tried earlier.)

Yoshino: So, if I try my hardest to will myself to use their power… will I finally be able to do it?

Yoichi: Sure, yeah.

I looked intently at Yoichi in spite of his indifferent response.

Yoshino: Yoichi-san, please put me down and stand back.

(Yoichi-san is right. There’s nothing we can do about the situation just by standing around.)

(This time, I will stop the ayakashi before it attacks the town!)

Yoichi: ……

I held his gaze as he cast a long look at me, as though he was sizing me up.

Yoichi: Nah, I don’t think I will.

(Huh?)

Yoichi: If you’re gonna use your powers, why don’t you use them with me by your side?

Yoichi: That way, I can have your back.

He drew a knife from his pocket, so deftly that it seemed to appear out of thin air. Like a magic trick.

Yoshino: But…

Yoichi: Oh? You’re worried about me? You’re such a sweetheart.

(That wasn’t what I—)

The spark of mirth that always danced in Yoichi’s eyes suddenly disappeared, his face now cast in a serious light.

Yoichi: You’re the kind of person who’d throw your life in danger just to protect a little fox you found on the side of the road.

Yoichi: So if you’re gonna try using your powers again, I think it’s best if you’ve got someone to protect you while you’re at it.

(...So he’s saying he won’t leave? He’ll stay with me?)

Yoshino: I just don’t get why you would help me. What’s in this for you…?

(From what I’ve learned about Yoichi-san, he doesn’t seem like he does things purely out of the kindness of his heart.)

That devil-may-care smile reappeared on his face, but I had a feeling that he was far more calculating than he let on.

Yoichi: You’re lucky I’m such a nice guy. I’ll only ask you for a contingency fee.

Yoshino: What do you want…?

Yoichi: Your trust.

Yoshino: Huh…?

Yoichi: I’m not asking you to trust in me completely.

Yoichi: But if you can manage to get rid of that ayakashi, I want you to let me into your heart a little.

Yoichi: Well, that’ll be good enough for now, at least.

Yoichi’s eyes glinted provocatively.

Yoichi: So, what do you say? You gonna take me up on this gamble?

(It’s a risky deal for me to cut.)

(But right now, the only thing that matters to me is defeating the ayakashi, no matter what it takes.)

Yoshino: …I will.

I answered Yoichi with a resolute nod of my head.

Yoshino: Thank you, Yoichi-san.

Yoichi: You’re my partner now. Don’t mention it.

Yoichi: Oh, and by the way—there’s this other thing that I’ve seen Kurama and Yoshitsune-sama do.

Yoichi: You’ve got to have a strong will to use your powers and all that…

Yoichi: But apparently it’s easier to control them if you associate some kind of gesture with it.

Yoshino: Some kind of gesture?

Yoichi: You know, like how Yoshitsune-sama swings his sword to help him cast his blades of wind.

Yoichi: And how Kurama uses his war fan to do the same thing. Your gesture can be whatever you want.

(“Whatever you want”? It sounds pretty simple when he puts it that way…)

Yoshino: I guess that makes sense. I’ll give it a shot!

Yoichi: You can do it.

Yoichi stroked my hair with one of his hands.

Yoshino: …What was that for?

Yoichi: Hm? Oh, that? It’s a magic spell that’ll give you courage.

(He’s as vexing as always… but I do feel a lot less nervous than I did before.)

Yoichi: You ready now, Yoshino?

Yoshino: I’m ready.

Yoichi: Marvelous.

With that, Yoichi picked me back up and dashed in front of the ayakashi.

(Ah-!)

He gently lowered me to the ground—and, a split second after, sent his knife hurtling towards the ayakashi with a practiced flick of his hand.

Yoichi: It’s no fun, hitting a target when it’s this hard to miss.

His knife struck the center of the black mass before us, and the ayakashi let out a groaning howl.

Yoichi: Now, Yoshino!

Yoshino: …!

I raised my dominant hand high with its palm facing the ayakashi.

(I have to be strong.)

I focused my eyes forward, readying myself to use my power at its full strength.

(Let me take away its power!)

My hair whipped in a sudden gust of wind.

Yoshino: Ah…!

Silver light danced in the periphery of my vision, and I realized that the color of my hair—and my eyes—must have changed again.

(My hand… feels so hot…)

A thick golden haze rose in the air and illuminated the dark surroundings.

It lingered for a moment before floating towards me, shimmering as it seemed to absorb into the center of my outstretched palm.

The strange sensation of magic flowing into me shook me to my core, but…

Yoichi: You’ll be alright. I’ve got faith in you, I really do.

Yoichi: So just relax and do your thing.

One of his hands settled firmly on my lower back as I felt a powerful warmth envelop my whole body.

(Somehow… I’m not afraid anymore.)

Yoichi drew yet another knife at the ayakashi, ready to protect me.

The ayakashi stretched out towards Yoichi, as if aiming through the mist hanging in between itself and us.

Yoshino: I won’t let you hurt anyone—so you won’t get any further than here.

Yoichi: …

And at last, the tendrils of darkness was dispersed into the golden mist that then flowed back into my body.

(Even someone like me… is able to be a protector.)

Yoshino: It’s… over…

Yoichi: Mm.

Yoichi: …Beautiful.

I only barely caught the sound of him murmuring to himself as he gazed at the dimming light that surrounded me.

Chapter 6 →

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otomefiend · 10 months

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Looking mighty fine there, sir 🥰

*grabby hands*

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apfleur · 1 year

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Super belated countdown post for JP IkeGen’s 3rd anniversary. XD;;;

[Day 13 to Day 7]

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akihitosutokuin · 2 years

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Akihito/Sutokuin MBTI Analysis

Akihito is an INFJ (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging).

Right off the bat, it is obvious that Akihito is not an outgoing person. He trusts two people in the entire universe, and only two people: Yasuchika and Ibuki. Since they have stuck by Akihito's side loyally for the longest period of time, there is a certain degree of mutual trust between the trio. If one is missing, the other two feel the emptiness that occupies the space between. Akihito does not express his feelings often, nor does he know how to do so. Although the precious memories he made with Yasuchika when the latter was a child led to the preservation of Akihito's humanity when he was a wandering spirit, and Ibuki's nonverbal expression of care for him allows him to understand that he will not be abandoned like before, he internalizes these sentiments instead of letting them out. The painful experiences that haunt him from his past led to him not opening up to almost anybody. He bottles up his feelings as a defense mechanism in an attempt to protect himself from ever being in a vulnerable position again. Hence, introverted over extroverted.

When making decisions, Akihito often "reads the air" around him. He manipulates the situation to save face while calculating the motives of the person in front of him. This is a survival skill that Akihito acquired at a steep cost while growing up shunned by his father and the court. He had to always be on the lookout for assassins seeking to kill the infamous "Sutokuin," usurpers attempting to steak his throne, and double-faced liars trying to curry his favor in order to use him as a political pawn. There is a saying that, "you look into darkness and the darkness will look into you," and this is no different for Akihito. As a result of many negative encounters with cunning people in the past, he adopted their shrewd, perceptive mentality. He recognizes that one cannot always take a situation at face value and that gut instinct can communicate more information about the truth rather than what one simply sees. Akihito trusts his own impressions of a state of affairs rather than taking others' notions for granted. Hence, intuitive over sensory.

Initially, Akihito may appear to fit the traits of a coldly calculating, solely analytical personality at first, but he is in fact strongly driven by his emotions. Witnessing the aftereffects of being irreversibly cursed in his childhood and the unjust damage it wrought unto his reputation, Akihito does not want to let others suffer a similar type of injustice due to simply being born with less power than others. This is why he carefully amends the law codes to enable the poor to reap the benefits of lower tax rates, occasionally pardons individuals out of prison if their "crime" was meant to be a nonviolent help to their family (e.g. stealing a small loaf of bread on one occasion), and actively learning from the negative consequences his policies may have produced in order to shape better ones. The emperor is a complicated man, formed by his early encounters with injustice, a naturally gentle disposition, and a generous, compassionate heart. He honestly desires the best for his kingdom. Hence, feeling instead of thinking.

As the leader of a state, Akihito possesses the ability to strategize ahead for the future by anticipating opponents' possible moves and efficiently counteracting them. He does not just sit around perceiving what is happening, he actively takes a stance to support his best interests. Being raised from a young age to be concerned about Hinamoto's welfare, Akihito is skilled in matters of jurisprudence, diplomacy, and negotiation. He is willing to compromise as long as it leads to the achievement of a goal, but not on the major issues. For example, in his route, when deciding to singlehandedly take on the burden of freeing the entire kingdom of its curse by sacrificing solely himself, Akihito planned meticulously ahead, but jumped at the opportunity to further his aims at every chance. One can see the mentality of a man who grew up without much support or opportunity reflected in his self-sufficent mentality. Akihito may appear noble at first glance with an elegant face and graceful almond-shaped eyes, but there lays a backbone of steel beneath the calm facade. Hence, judging over perceiving.

The MBTI personality analysis system is not a wholeheartedly trustworthy one to understand all of the nuances of a unique individual. Nevertheless, it can be a fun pasttime to explore on people in different situations. MBTI is far from being 100% accurate, but is designed only as a hobby. This is one psychological framework that can be applied to human beings, as long as it is meant only in a nonserious context. Hopefully, the reason is clear why I placed Akihito into an INFJ personality category. If readers of this post may agree or disagree, feel free to put why into the comments below.

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