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Probably the one you see the most here. Goro Akechi is my beloved if not the love of my life and he's extremely dear to me. I also don't keep it a secret that I love him. I consider him my boyfriend (/ future husband). If that makes you uncomfortable or you find it weird, feel free to not interact. Also if you're wondering though yes I am fine with the terms 'selfshipper' or 'yume' or any other related term being used!
I'm not saying that I don't love my other F/Os, I do. It's just that Goro is probably the one to look out for the most. I will usually talk & post about him.
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A quick reminder as I was asked what my stance on cc x cc is with Goro specifically...
As for other F/Os, I'm mostly neutral on cc x cc ships with them. I don't like them but I don't dislike them either. They exist to me. I probably won't engage in cc x cc discourse for them (mostly because I'm not that invested in cc x cc ships usually) but I don't really mind. Other F/Os this applies to are listed on my Strawpage.
Continuing to replay the game with the mod and I feel so many things. I also thought that it wouldn't work during the trial but it does so everyone is just Nagito the entire time. I'm ok, I'm fine. I'm normal.
A regular start of a highschool day at Hope’s Peak, at least between those two…
Nagito had knocked a few times against Ann’s door. He didn't have to and in fact was often told not to come here. Though that was mainly because Luka had other plans. He was usually in charge of ‘waking Ann up’. “As a brother it’s my responsibility to get them to class. I’d like for you to not interfere.” That was his excuse. But did Nagito ever listen to any of that?
No, he didn’t. Of course not. There was no reason to. Whatever their brother could do, he could do as well. Besides, it’s his duty too to look after Ann. There was more to do than waking them up each morning after all. And a few simple knocks didn’t cut it, not anymore at least.
Honestly? Knocking was just a habit, a first try and sometimes the novelist would get up to open the door. But mostly? They wouldn’t hear a peep, being such a heavy sleeper and all. What did the lucky student do in that case? Use a handmade lockpick to get in. It worked wonders. The first time he had done so and woke up Ann they were shocked and nearly screamed so loud that other students may have heard. But by now they had gotten used to it. So this was more than fine. Besides, it was an emergency since they had to get ready for class. Otherwise he would show up later, if he knew that they could get up on time by themself.
A few clicks here and there and– Clack! The door shut slightly open. He grabbed the doorknob and shoved it open. “Pardon the intrusion.” He would say though he doubted that they would have heard him anyways. So shoes off, school bag on the ground and he entered the small dorm room of Ann’s by himself. And he looked around. It looked a bit messier than before but not by much. Cleaning the place one day on the weekend had paid off. You see, when he had first entered it, it was quite a sight. There were unpacked boxes and lots of manga on the ground. Not just that but plushies were occupying everything and anything. The only clean corner had been when their little buddy was still with them, getting pretty much a warm blanket to sleep on as well as fresh food and water. A corner all to himself with no worries. And the bathroom just close by. Their own stuff had just been a mess though.
It took a bit of sorting but if there’s one thing Nagito was good at, it was cleaning. So he made sure to get some space here and it worked. Shelves rearranged, plushies in spaces where they wouldn’t bother or get dirty quickly. Their manga were back on a shelf and sorted by series and volumes. And the stuff in their boxes, mostly clothes, were finally inside their own closet. It wasn’t too much trouble for Nagito. After all, he was good at cleaning so it may as well become of use. It wasn’t the only thing he was helpful for however. Trash like him? Becoming useful to an Ultimate? That was his current purpose, serving in the name of hope itself. So he didn’t mind any of these chores, not even getting up earlier to help this mess of an Ultimate out sometimes.
His gaze soon wandered over, to the one in question and seeing them in bed, lying on their back. In their arms was one of their giant plushies, a round black cat with big, green eyes and they were cuddling it while sleeping like a baby. It was a cute sight, no denying, yet one he had to get rid of immediately. A silent apology before walking over and then softly shaking Ann back and forth inside their bed while saying: “Good morning! It’s time to wake up!”
They groaned a few times, twisting and turning in place yet seeming to come slowly back to the world of the living. “Uhh… Five more minutes…” They grumbled while using one arm to let go of their plush but to swat him away instead. Nagito reacted immediately and grabbed that arm by the wrist, his smile not fading away however. It was enjoyable, yeah, but he couldn’t get distracted now.
“But you have to get ready for class.” He responded to them. His patience wasn’t running thin, why would it? And his voice was awfully soft. He didn’t want to scare them after all.
“Uh… Who cares if… I’m late?” They answered, still half asleep, all grouchy. They weren’t a morning person but that’s fine. He will force them to get up if he has to. … If it comes to that again.
“Miss Yukizome will and then she will chew you out again.”
“It’s not… Against school–”
“Oh, and maybe as punishment I will burn half of your plush collection.” An empty threat from Nagito. He would never dare doing that! At least not to someone like Ann. But it was the only way to make them get up. Drastic times require drastic measures. Maybe he would do it but it never has to come to that. After all, he just had to say it for something to happen.
Because the next thing was that Ann sat up in shock, eyes wide open and their hair messier than usual. The classic case of bed hair. Anyways, as they had quickly sat up he let go of their hand, making them clutch their plush again and lift their head up to look right at him, the gaze mixing with annoyance. “Don’t you dare!” They hissed.
Nagito was unfazed however, not holding back his laughter. “Aha! Now you’re finally awake!”
“Wha– No fair! Think of something different to say when waking me up.”
“But it works, doesn’t it? You’re wide awake now.” And this face of theirs was adorable too. It took everything for him to not pet their head or something like that. It was just too hard to resist.
“Because— Ugh, whatever… Do I have to get up?” Grouchy Ann pouted before letting out a sudden yawn, then rubbing one of their eyes. “It’s fine if I skip one class. I’ll just ask Luka for–”
“No can do.” He interrupted them before suddenly yanking the blanket away, knowing fully well that he was stealing the warmth for them. Just in case they were trying to get comfortable again. “Now c’mon, get ready. I’ll prepare breakfast as usual.”
They looked at him, right to the side, a bit uneasy. “Again? You do it every morning… You really shouldn’t.”
“Haha, I don’t mind doing it though.”
“I can quickly boil cup noodles. You shouldn’t bother.”
“You’d eat three a day if I didn’t, so not happening. Besides, I don’t mind if it’s helping someone with hope in their grasp.”
Ann rolled their eyes. “This again. That’s not making me feel any better. What are you? My butler?”
“I wouldn’t mind.”
“Wha–”
“Now go on, get dressed. Hop hop.”
They may say that yet he really didn’t mind at all. Mostly because yeah he was just doing things to be useful. But it was also fun to have an excuse to spend time with Ann. Maybe it’s a mixture of both. And if he was making himself useful, being a little selfish here wasn’t a bad thing.
The cats are roaming free inside the school building. Anja lets them as nothing speaks against it in the rules, though they did say that the others can come to them if there should be any problems with them. So one has to be careful while going around school grounds. Even Shuichi has to be careful as he is walking around here. They can be wandering around anywhere at that point.
So, as he is walking, he nearly bumps into something. Or someone rather. He stops at the very last second and looks down onto the ground. The cat is curled together into a ball, sleeping while wagging its ears over and over. Eyes closed, nuzzling into itself… It’s all black and a deep sleeper…
Shuichi Saihara: “Ricchan?”
He decides to slowly pick up the sleeping cat, staring at it. And yet it sleeps, being not bothered at all when it’s just in his arms. In fact once in a more proper position Ricchan nuzzles against Shuichi suddenly, then snoring softly once more.
Shuichi Saihara: “If you sleep here you might get hurt. Let’s get you somewhere else, a–”
???: “Ricchan! Why are you sleeping here again!? I said–”
Shuichi Saihara: “Huh? Anja?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Eh? Shuichi? What a surprise! Please tell me that Ricchan–”
Yet they then take a closer look, at first in disbelief before chuckling with a light smile.
Anja Schneewolf: “Seems like you already found Ricchan. Good good~”
Shuichi Saihara: “Was he missing or something?”
Anja Schneewolf: “No. People just said that they were tripping over him. Well, the first person who told me was the lying crybaby so I wasn’t believing it at first. However, when more people came… Guess that wasn’t a lie after all.”
Lying cry– Oh… Oh, yeah…
Anja Schneewolf: “Claiming that it was on purpose though, the nerve… Hope he got hurt real bad when tripping. It’s unforgivable, Ricchan wouldn’t hurt anyone on purpose unless they deserved it! Then again, someone badmouthing a cat does deserve it!”
Shuichi Saihara: “Calm down Anja, don’t let it get to you. That’s probably just playing into it.”
Anja Schneewolf: “You’re right, sorry…”
They then smile again however, stepping closer.
Anja Schneewolf: “But look at that, Ricchan allowed you to pick him up while sleeping~”
Shuichi Saihara: “Allow?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Yes. He usually won’t let anyone do that, not even me.”
Shuichi Saihara: “What… Does usually happen if anyone tries?”
Anja Schneewolf: “He scratches them so much that they have to see a doctor. Nothing much.”
Nothing much!? That sounds like a lot…
Shuichi Saihara: “That’s…”
Anja Schneewolf: “But he lets you. That means he must trust you a lot. And cats only trust good hearted people~”
Shuichi Saihara: “That’s a bit much, don’t you think?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Oh shush! Cats got a sixth sense for that! They know a lot more than you think! They’re very observant! And Ricchan knows too! So you must be a very good person~”
This is really a lot to hear, too much even.
Shuichi Saihara: “I’m sure that’s just a coincidence.”
Anja Schneewolf: “Coincidence? Geesh, not even believing a word Ricchan is saying!”
Shuichi Saihara: “But he’s not saying anything!”
Anja Schneewolf: “...”
They are suddenly pouting.
Anja Schneewolf: “I’ll convince you one way or another. But for now, please help me get Ricchan to a save sleeping spot, alright? Please?”
Shuichi looks down onto the cat in his arms. Well, if what Anja said is true then…
Shuichi Saihara: “Alright. Where did you have in mind?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Hehe, follow me. It’s not far away~”
And that’s how the two are heading to another place for Ricchan to sleep at. Cats can sense how ‘good’ someone is though… Huh… No, it really is a coincidence. Probably… Yeah, just some coincidence. Nothing more.
Ann could be a bit of a grumpy one at points and it was a little ridiculous but nothing short of adorable. Then again, when would Nagito not describe them as adorable? His claim would be made even when Ann was doing the most mundane things – When they were typing away on their laptop, still absorbed in their stories. When they were resting on the couch. Heck, even when they were shoving food into their mouth and had crumbs or fluids right around their lips they were just absolutely adorable! And he’s not just saying that as a hopeful, love swoon idiot. He just couldn't help himself. All it took was a simple breath and he would swoon the very next moment. And he made sure to let them know, even if it flustered them to no end. Actually? That may as well be the best part if he thought about it closely. But that’s besides the point this time. Why? Because he was seeing his partner in their most adorable state, even if they were going to deny it.
Maybe people would call him weird for this (and many other reasons he didn’t quite get but that’s besides the point. Or he just couldn’t be bothered to care). Maybe people would say that he was really just a blind idiot in that regard. Maybe people would just give him the side eye (like always). But it didn’t matter…
Because a grumpy partner was one of the cutest things to ever exist! At least in his worthless opinion. But why would he go so far to make such a bold claim? Well…
Firstly, the puffy cheeks. It was sometimes so easy to get under Ann’s skin and make them look like a hamster. Making them pout was certainly an experience, one he could hardly pass up on. He never imagined himself to be the type to enjoy teasing someone. After all, was trash like him even allowed to overstep his boundaries like this? No, probably not. Yet they let him get away with it the first time he tried, when they were encouraging him to be ‘a little more selfish’. Honestly? That was by accident yet he wasn’t really growing tired of it. In fact he loved their reactions so he couldn’t really get a hold of himself. Whenever he started, he had a harder time stopping. All because they would puff up, making their cheeks fill with air and extra pokeable.
Next were their flustered reactions. Always so uncertain, trying to lie. Ann was already a terrible liar on their own, at least when it came to people who really knew them, who they trusted. But witnessing their absolute denial was just such a sight. They fumbled their words, trying not to squeak or scream, holding back their blushing… It was entertainment in its own right, even better than any show or movie could give him. He just wanted to pinch them and talk to them in such a high pitched voice that it would become beyond embarrassing for them. Such a flustered mess, trying to keep a cool head but being unable to, only to end up huffing and telling him to ‘fuck off’. Ah yes, he should. He knew that, he was just trash in comparison after all. But on the other hand he had permission to ‘be selfish’, and the selfish part of this waste of oxygen said that he wanted to stay around them and just help himself to this sight. They didn’t mean it anyway, he knew. They always assured him afterwards too. It was all the heat in the moment. Call it twisted but he loved this type of banter with them.
Lastly, despite their grumpiness Ann remained a big sofite. Even when they were a little peeved at Nagito they were remaining a little clingy, grabbing him and not letting him go in some shape or form. Even in a bad mood they just wanted him to be close, stay with him. It made him feel many things, one of those was being wanted. Someone wanted him around, even in a time like this. And he was living for it. How could he even resist? No matter what they basically advocated for him to be there. And it would always stir something, anything.
And that was what was happening right now inside their own quarters. Nagito thought of it, being a bit of a pest, in a playful way of course. He said something to get a bit under Ann’s skin again. Nothing hurtful of course, or so he assumed, he was at least trying to not cross their boundaries. It was just a comment on them stuffing their face with chips and how their cheeks looked. They swallowed and stared at him with an ever so sharp gaze, the crumps all over their cheeks. He had just swiped some away with his thumb, commenting just how cute it was with his usual smile to ease the mood. Yet it did anything but, they still remained grumpy and silent. But it was just so cute. He didn’t even say anything for a moment, only staring at them in awe while sitting right across from them at the table.
It was them who had broken the rather long silence between the couple. “Are you done mocking me?” They asked him with a pout.
“Me? Mocking you? Haha, I’d never.” He responded with a laugh and that was the truth. He could never mock them, not seriously at least. He didn’t have the heart for it, nor the energy… Nor the will of doing so. “I’m just thinking ‘why must they be so cute?’” To follow it up he pinched one of their cheeks playfully, making them squirm until he let go. “See?”
“Ah– That’s not funny and basically what I’ve been saying!” Ann protested, groaning right after. “You’re mean sometimes.”
“Aww, is my little Ann angry? Do they want a hug?”
“Don’t start that now!”
“Alright, alright. I’ll leave you to–” Yet just as he was about to pretend to leave he felt one of their hands tugging on one of his sleeves, as expected. Too cute for their own good…
“Who said you could leave?” They huffed, then let out a ‘hmph’ at the end of their sentence.
And all it did was make him grin like an idiot. The grumpiest Ultimate on earth, that’s how Ann was sometimes, but he wasn’t going to complain. In fact he always welcomed it. Even if people would declare him as a weirdo, he didn’t mind. As long as it was something mutual between them, who was allowed to judge it? “Yes Master. Your worthless servant will stay with you until you give him the permission to leave.” He teased, or at least had a teasing undertone at that point. Years ago he may have said it with 100% seriousness… Now it was only 50% serious.
“D… Don’t talk like that! We’ve been over this! Geez… Don’t make me give you another lecture.” And all Nagito did in the end was hum as a response. If this was how being loved by someone felt like… He was very lucky to have found it. And he couldn’t get any luckier than that.
Danganronpa 2 Side Story – The Ultimate Novelist And Their (Lucky) Hope
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Among the 16 students on Jabberwock Island there is a 17th. Meet the Ultimate Novelist, Ann, and how they relate to the secrets of Jabberwock Island. There's a link not even they fully understand after all, at least not yet. Not just that but they're drawn to one of the other students in particular…
It is finally time to publish this work. The main fic for my sona is done. Though that's not all as I plan to publish some other stories involving them. I will finish them first before publishing however.
In any case, I am happy to proudly present this fic. I will update it in short bursts, arc by arc weekly. So only 4 chapters are publicly available right now. It will be completed though so no worries. Updates will come every Saturday so expect me to reblog this a few times.
This time covering everything up to a small recap surrounding the first trial. Next week will be a s´smaller batch yet it will reach up to a recap of the second trial.
Trip images! We're on our way home now. It wasn't long but it was fun!
I also found these two volumes of the P5 manga. Unfortunately I did not get the first volume yet but one day I will go get it. At least I have more panels of Goro to look at in physical form!
I'm happy with that. Means I can browse and get some other stuff, as a late birthday treat.
On a trip today with my parents and thus also on a date with those two. We're currently on our way and are taking public transportation. It will be a long drive but it'll be fun. I had those with Goro before but it's a first with Nagito. I would have smuggled Shuichi in but his nui won't arrive until tomorrow. Bummer but what can you do?
I will probably report back later, on the way home. For now we'll just relax before enjoying our time out.
If coffee did wonders to Ann’s sore body each morning it would truly be a miracle. But honestly? They were just the same just after they had gotten up, as groggy as expected. It wasn’t much to wake up to but rather something to just enjoy. Heck, it wasn’t even something they drank to keep awake for long nights, it really didn’t matter. Four cups? Five? Even more and in a row? It was something they did regardless of whatever was going on. One of the few times they actually were so appreciative of the taste. Coffee on their lips at any point was something they enjoyed, especially when they were in the mood for it. Strong or weak, they couldn’t help themself.
Back when they were still going to Hope’s Peak they would pour themself coffee constantly and prepare it, the only time where they could safely enter the kitchen without much worry to set something on fire. It was rare but it was there. Then again, coffee didn’t require much cooking and it was extremely difficult to mess up. Just grind the beans correctly and boil some water. Add sugar or milk to it (or whatever you prefer honestly) and bam, done. Even someone incapable of householding could do it. Something nice and simple. Although, even then they were able to just make it as tasty as regular coffee, which was still good but… Well… Maybe they had been a little spoiled in that regard as well lately.
“I’d say I’m actually pretty good at things like cleaning and cooking.” That was something Nagito would like to say. While not being extraordinary at it (or it would have been his ultimate talent surely) he was certainly better than Ann yet that was a low bar, anyone could claim that. But even then Nagito could hold his own. It wasn’t something they expected from some guy who was essentially a ‘rich kid’. It didn’t look like it but he came from a very rich family and even now he showed signs of that. He sure had not much of a feeling when it came to finances, probably because he never had to worry. The downside? According to him his parents never cared too much. Not like anyone could figure out, they were long dead… Surprisingly he didn’t mind telling why when he had been asked and the story was shocking but also crazy. “They died when the plane we boarded was hijacked. Then a meteorite struck the plane and my parents died instantly alongside the hijackers. But I lived.” He said this as if it wasn’t a big deal either. It was… Something… Though it felt that he didn’t care all that much in the end or was hiding it. It was still shocking that he told Ann once before and mentioned it as if he had just been asked about the weather.
Anyways, there were several reasons for them to never expect him to be good at householding. He probably had maids and butlers to take care of that for him when younger but that was an assumption… If no one left him alone as a kid. There’s no way that would be the case. But that aside, it was impressive that he knew his way around with cleaning. He actually managed to keep the place clean, unlike the Ultimate Novelist who always turns something more into a mess than actually cleaning it. And his cooking? Also good, if his luck allowed for it. Sometimes it was a disaster but that’s just how it went. And it was still better than whatever Ann could cook up. More often than not he managed to actually perform rather impressively. And a similar thing applied to his coffee making skills.
And right now? Well, well, well…
It looked like a brown brew, some of the beans still visible. The water looked a little muddy. It wasn’t mud, at least no hint of mud could be smelled within. It was clearly coffee. Just messy looking coffee. It was hard to describe. It didn’t smell bad and it probably wasn’t (at most it would be too strong or too weak but one would have to taste that) but clearly a mess up happened. And yet he was just grinning through it, as always, even if there was an apologetic hint to it. “Looks like I messed up this time.”
They looked down at the brew again. Actually, it looked awfully thick for coffee, as if there was a mess up when going down the steps but in the end he still went out of his way so early in the morning to make this. Nagito actually stood there and prepared this all by himself. And that in itself was worth to them more than anything. So… Deep breath…
His voice nearly got drowned out, but just nearly. “Hey, if you want you can just–” But was cut off at this very next moment, where after sniffing for a moment Ann decided to just go on ahead and take the cup to their mouth and take a large sip from one moment to the next. It was just a short moment, a few seconds, yet felt like an eternity. And when they put it down they swallowed it. It was a little sour, too strong and they had to chew the coffee beans first before swallowing them. And yet it wasn’t bad. Weird, sure, but they didn’t hate the taste. They could drink it and they would. The silence had been a little agonizing however, enough for them to turn their head and see their boyfriend stare at them, nearly petrified. Ok, that’s a little much. But he was certainly very caught off guard by this sudden action. “That…”
“It’s fine. I can handle it.” They responded, unable to hold back the chuckle. It was such a rare sight they wanted to savor it. “I’ll be done before you know it.”
“Are you sure? I don’t mind making another.”
“Very sure. So don’t worry about it. Also, thank you~” Yeah, he made it and that’s what mattered more. Now, time to chuck it all down!
The door had been closed on the first floor. It was a door which had been in black and white with lots of cat paws on them, though those were all in different colors, matching with the cats one would have seen with Ann – Black, white, grey, orange, brown, all those colors. It was surprisingly quiet inside there too. Shuichi had almost been a little hesitant opening the door yet knew he had to. After all, some people had almost broken into chaos when they couldn’t find Anja inside their room, not to mention that they wouldn’t come out. Turns out they just hadn’t been there and no one would have known otherwise. Honestly, he just had a hunch himself, deducting this from the only clue he had gotten the other day…
[Anja Schneewolf: “Ah, am I smiling too much? Sorry, I’m just so happy. The Cat Lab opened. And I want to give my little friends a room to play in. So I’m a bit in a hurry right now.”]
It wouldn’t surprise anyone if they spent the entire time in there but there’s only one way to figure it out. Taking a deep breath he shoves the door open.
Shuichi Saihara: “Excuse me, Anja? Are you–”
Yet he doesn’t stop forward, not when one of the cats is rolling in front of him. It’s the orange cat with the wide, green eyes… Leo is his name, right? Yeah, that’s the one Anja always calls Leo. And he is looking up at him, almost surprised. In fact, both have a stare off for a few seconds.
Shuichi Saihara: “Uhm… Hello? Say, have you seen–”
Leo: “MROW MROW MROW!”
Before knowing it Leo gets up and suddenly runs at a rather zooming speed. He is circling Shuichi, still running as if possessed. And then in another twist the cat rubs against his leg… No, rather bonking his head constantly. Bonk after bonk after bonk. He would move but what did Anja say once?
[Anja Schneewolf: “Don’t make sudden movements or you’re scaring Leo! Just let him do his thing, he’ll be fine. Besides, if he baps you constantly, he probably is trying to show his curiosity. It’s not a bad sign~”]
Shuichi Saihara: “He’ll tire himself out eventually… Right?”
However, it feels like an eternity. Leo just keeps bonking and bonking. Shuichi is just standing there, wondering when this would finally end. It’s not that he wants to scare the little guy… It’s just… Well… He is here for another reason, not…
???: “Yaaaaawn… Leo, who’s there?”
Suddenly the detective’s gaze wanders down to the ground, looking and— There they are! Anja is sitting up, rubbing one of their eyes as their ears are a little flopped down. Their gaze is on the cat who just continues bonking… Until hearing their voice and running over, then bonking against them instead.
Anja Schneewolf: “Heh… Were you waiting? Sorry. I’m awake now.”
Their gaze then goes up as their other hand pets the orange cat.
Anja Schneewolf: “Hm? Shuichi? What are you doing here?”
Shuichi Saihara: “Did you sleep here the entire night?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Yeah. If I’m not with them, they’ll get lonely after all. All seven. and the rules don’t say that I can’t sleep in this lab, right?”
Shuichi takes a quick look around, looking at all the cats. Of course Leo greeted him already. right next to Anja lies another cat inside the basket, a black one… They call him Ritsu, or Ricchan. And right next to that one is a bigger black cat. Rei? Yeah, he’s constantly getting whacked with the tail, even as Ricchan is sleeping. If looking a bit up one can see a slightly bigger cat bed where Izumi is lying. It’s a little fancy too, just fitting for that cat. He really likes getting pampered and cleaned after all, like some prince. Not far away in their own small beds are the other cats: One with fluffy brown fur, mostly a very light brown (making it almost look like some blonde) with darker brown spots. Her name is Naru Naru. And right there is a smaller cat, the smallest of them all, with reddish fur, Little Tsukasa (or just Tsukasa).
So counting them… Leo, Ricchan, Rei, Izumi, Naru Naru, Tsukasa…
Shuichi Saihara: “Seven? I only see six cats.”
Anja suddenly freezes for a moment, staring before gasping, then tilting their head slightly down, looking to the side.
Anja Schneewolf: “You’re right… It’s only six inside the room… The seventh…”
Shuichi Saihara: “Hm?”
Was there always a seventh? if so he isn’t remembering that one.
Shuichi Saihara: “Did something–”
Yet then his gaze goes up to an even higher spot. It’s a spot which is a little closed off – A tall scratching post with a burning candle on top (an electric candle mind you). And right above it are several images of a black and white tuxedo cat, sometimes looking directly at the camera with wide green button eyes and sometimes sleeping or eating and drinking. The long whiskers stand out as well. Yet as he looks around there’s no sign of this cat anywhere. Wait, could it be–
Anja Schneewolf: “Anyways, do you need something?”
Anja speaks up again, this time standing up and smiling. They look at him again.
Anja Schneewolf: “Please wait outside for a moment. I have to give them some food and water for their breakfast. Oh, and I have to brush Izumi’s fur! I’ll be with you shortly, alright?”
Shuichi Saihara: “Alright. Don’t rush, ok? And if you need any help–”
Anja Schneewolf: “Thanks, I’ll keep it in mind. Now shoo, I’ll be busy here.”
Before responding they drag him outside however if not shoving him, then closing the door. The atmosphere had been a little tense for a good moment and Anja is in a rush to get Shuichi out of there. He would ask and can only wonder but… Maybe it’s best not to ask for now.
And also happy pride month! Having all off this at the biginning of pride month is still funny to me.
A lot has happenned this year already and it's only been pretty much half of it. Just because I barely post doesn't mean that we're not sticking with each other. We pretty much do and even now Goro is the best thing which has happened to me. It has been rough, ups and downs but having him with me at all times is giving me enough energy to power through. A lot has changed with him, for the better, and I don't know where I would be. He helped me too to process probably the biggest loss in my life at this point in time... I'm truly grateful to have him here with me.
It all sounds sappy and stuff but it's just how I feel and keep feeling. Without him everything now wouldn't have started and I wouldn't be where I am. I will keep supporting him too wherever necessary. Rest assured he still means a lot to me and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Looking forward to many more years ahead! I hope he knows that he's loved lots and lots, no matter what happens.
It is outside the school building, close to the dormitory. Kaede and Shuichi had spotted a person with a rather feminine looking appearance. ‘She’ has been kneeling down and looking at the patch of grass. Long, dark brown hair and from the side one can tell that one eye covers the hair. The bangs are long, reaching down to the chest, and the back of the hair is also reaching very far down, right to the middle of the back. The person wears a simple, black dress reaching down to the thighs with long sleeves and a turtleneck. Over that is what looks like a frilly, light green apron which is filled with cat paws on the front. What stands out about this person is also the… Cat ears and cat tail? It may be part of the costume but… They are also moving. It’s very hard to tell if not bizarre.
The person seems busy, the eye wandering around yet one could also hear a light hum and in between some chuckles.
Kaede Akamatsu: “Ah– Look Shuichi, over there! Someone else!”
The person suddenly picks up something, or rather someone… A tiny feline with grey, fluffy fur. The feline shakes itself before being held.
Kaede Akamatsu: “And there are some cats too! So adorable!”
Shuichi Saihara: “Ah– Yeah but she looks busy. We shouldn’t–”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Excuse me, can I pet it!?”
It is too late. Kaede is already fast approaching and is right behind the person. This one turns around upon being called, getting up with the grey cat with rather fluffy and fancy looking fur still in arms. The smile fades and the expression is back to neutral, truly neutral.
???: “If he will let you.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Such a cute little kitty. Yes you a–”
Yet as Kaede reaches out for the cat’s head it suddenly moves out of the hand’s reach. She tries again but the same thing happens. And it keeps happening, over and over.
Kaede Akamatsu: “Oh c’mon! Just one pet! Pretty please!?”
Shuichi Saihara: “...”
???: “Looks like he isn’t in the mood. Sorry, Izumi can be a little picky.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Aww man. But it can’t be helped then, right Shuichi?”
Shuichi Saihara: “Ah– Y… Yeah.”
When looking down the two can see a cat suddenly crawling up the person’s leg, then clutching onto the dress with its claws. Upon closer inspection the dress may have seen better days the further down it goes. It looks a little torn apart, not to mention the holes. Yet the one doesn’t mind, only looking down while smiling, then somehow managing to pick the orange cat up with their free arm, then suddenly ???: “I didn’t forget about you Leo, don’t worry.”
???: “He probably wants his fur to be cleaned anyways. It’s almost ti–”
Cat: “MROW MROW MROW!”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Haha, was it just me or did this one nearly meow a melody?”
???: “I wouldn’t be surprised. Leo loves listening to music and sing along to it.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Oh, you think he would like to listen to me playing piano?”
???: “ Yeah, probably. Or he would attempt playing it himself.”
Leo: “Meow~”
The image of a cat standing on a piano is hilarious. It would probably just hop back and forth, not knowing what it’s doing to begin with. Yet it’s also very adorable too…
Kaede Akamatsu: “Aww, that’s so cute!”
Shuichi Saihara: “How would that work?”
???: “Don’t underestimate cats. They’re smarter than they look. And they know what you’re saying at all times.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Haha, you really like cats, don’t you?”
???: “What gives that away?”
They respond as their ears wag, their gaze going to the side for a moment with flushed cheeks before they turn back.
???: “I take that you’re Ultimates too?”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Yes, we are! My name is Kaede Akamatsu, the Ultimate Pianist. And this is Shuichi Saihara, the Ultimate Detective.”
???: “Ah, nice to meet you. I’m Anja Schneewolf and people call me the Ultimate Cat Mother. You can call me Anja.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Ah– You are—”
Shuichi Saihara: “You know her?”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Oh, I’ve heard of her before! She’s running this big cat shelter! It’s said that every cat in her care loves her and recovers in no time! In fact no cat in her care turns at least 20 years old! And usually they don’t even look that old!”
Shuichi Saihara: “That’s… Yeah, that’s very impressive actually.”
Anja Schneewolf: “Uhm… It’s no big deal really… Also… Could you use ‘they’? If it’s not too much trouble…”
Shuichi Saihara: “They? … ! Oh, we just assumed— Sorry about that.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Assumed what?”
A sudden hiss can be heard from one of the cats.
Anja Schneewolf: “Calm down Izumi… It wasn’t on purpose.”
The grey cat suddenly huffs yet goes quiet… Still not looking pleased about being picked up however, dangling in the air.
Shuichi Saihara: “Kaede, I think Anja… Well…”
Kaede Akamtasu: “Anja is– … Ah, wait wait wait, seriously!? Sorry about that! The media’s been using it so–”
Anja Schneewolf: “It’s fine. I usually don’t correct them. I just hoped here maybe… Well…”
Kaede Akamatsu: “I’ll keep it in mind, don’t worry! Though I might still slip up sometimes, hehe…”
Anja Schneewolf: “That’s ok.”
However, before it can continue the meowing becomes louder all of a sudden, more cats echoing through the ears.
Anja Schneewolf: “Sorry, I have to cut this short. It’s feeding time. Oh, and then I also have to brush Izumi’s fur.”
Kaede Akamatsu: “You don’t need any help?”
Anja Schneewolf: “Thanks but they’re all a little picky, especially with strangers. If you excuse me…”
Without another word Anja leaves with the bunch of cats. There’s one, two, three, four, five… No, too many to count. There’s a lot of cats.
Kaede Akamatsu: “I wouldn’t have expected to run into he– I mean them here. I wonder if they would let us adopt one of them.”
Shuichi Saihara: “Kaede, we have something to focus on, don’t we?”
Kaede Akamatsu: “Right, sorry! I was just thinking out loud, hehe~”
So, I haven't said a thing for a while but I want to finally say it... Yeah, a new F/O is here. Been there for a while but gotta make it official official or something.
Shuichi Saihara from Danganronpa V3. I'm also obsessed with him. I have the constant urge to reaffirm him while also needing him. It's very bad I tell you (but that's fine by me). And yeah I got stuff to present if you're wondering, including fics and art.
Tag: My Dreamy Detective 🔍
Sharing?: Nonsharing*
CC x CC?: Pretty neutral tbh. I see the vision in most cases but that's about it.
*I am honestly still quite unsure and want to play it safe. If something changes, I'll let you know.
Also yes I will update my Strawpage but I need to sort quite a bit there to have Shuichi after Nagito and I'm currently too lazy for that. Soon though trust... I better.
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