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[ambrosialsyrup]

“Once upon a tale…”

I go by Syrup, any pronouns are fine really.

I’ll occasionally post writings, thoughts, headcanons, and rambles about my current fixation(s).

Might write for my other interested fandoms but rarely…I’ll need to make a proper intro first.

❥ Current Fixation(s):

The Tale of Food

Devil Butlers with Black Cat

❥ Fandoms:

Punishing Gray Raven

Honkai Star Rail

Alchemy Stars

Path to Nowhere

Food Fantasy

Mahoyaku/Promise of Wizard

Enstars!!

Identity V

Masterlist

[ambrosialsyrup]

Opening prompt requests for a limited time! (Closed)

“I wonder what tales the flowers have seen…would you like to listen?”

Rules:

I will not be writing for any of the child Food Souls for obvious reasons unless it’s purely platonic.

I will only do 4 characters max per request.

Have fun and be respectful!

Fandom(s) I will be writing for: The Tale of Food

Prompt: Flower Prompt List

How to request: “Hello! I’d like to request [Character Name] with [Flower Prompt].”

[ambrosialsyrup]

It’s now closed! Thanks to everyone who requested stuff! +_+ Got them in my drafts and now just gotta fight procrastination and life.

[ambrosialsyrup]

Opening prompt requests for a limited time! (Closed)

“I wonder what tales the flowers have seen…would you like to listen?”

Rules:

I will not be writing for any of the child Food Souls for obvious reasons unless it’s purely platonic.

I will only do 4 characters max per request.

Have fun and be respectful!

Fandom(s) I will be writing for: The Tale of Food

Prompt: Flower Prompt List

How to request: “Hello! I’d like to request [Character Name] with [Flower Prompt].”

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2: As Your Lover - Headcanons

Warning(s): Gender-neutral reader, OOC?, and not proof-read.

Fandom: The Tale of Food

Summary: He loves you. You love him. What more needs to be said?

Notes: I have no excuses for the extremely late update other than procrastination and lack of motivation. It is out now though! I’ll write the “dating/about to kiss but not gonna kiss (or maybe they will?)” for all three of them and post them at a later date. Also sorry for switching out Meng with Longjing, my brain hit a dead end and jumped ship. Now to decide between angst or prompt requests…eh, I’ll figure it out later.

✧—Squirrel Fish

A silent vow. 

❥ From the moment he took off his mask in front of you, that was his promise, his oath, to protect and love you until the day he fades away. At first he tried to push you away, feeling that he was inadequate to stay by your side. Squirrel Fish, a dish meant to bring delight but only brought death upon others instead. With hands stained in blood, he wished not to dirty you with it. A Food Soul unworthy of staying in Kongsang, unworthy of you.

❥ And yet you told him to stay.

❥ Time and time again you told him he was needed. That he wasn’t a monster. That he was loved…by you. And for once in his worthless life, Squirrel Fish felt that he wasn’t just a murderer but instead, a Food Soul who simply loved you. A Food Soul who finally found his meaning in life other than killing and disposing of lives.

❥ Squirrel Fish is very devoted to your every whim. Be it as simple as asking for a drink of water, you’ll definitely find him standing in front of you seconds later with a glass of water in his hands offering it to you. Or maybe you want him to cuddle with you? Ah…if that’s the case then please tell him ahead of time Angel…he needs to prepare himself.

❥ Pet name wise he doesn’t have much variety. In fact, there are only two names that he calls you. Master and Angel, one out of respect for your position and the other out of pure love. And also because he got told off by some of your more romance inclined Food Souls to call you something more endearing than just Master.

❥ Dates are…pretty awkward as Squirrel Fish doesn’t have any experience whatsoever in the field of dating. Assassination? Yes. But a date was meant to be a fun, enjoyable time spent with a romantic partner (at least that’s what he learned from the books Geely Shrimp gave him). That’s why he lets you take the lead and does whatever you want to do that date. But he does have a preference for simple dates inside Kongsang on the farm or in your room where you two are just knitting something together. He’s happy with whatever you’re happy with.

❥ He loves you. He loves you dearly to the point that even if he were to fade away someday. Squirrel Fish was certain that his love for you would remain. However, that doesn’t stop him from recognizing you as the Master of Kongsang. Someone who maintains order over more than a hundred Food Souls and manages a restaurant at the same time. You who has your own duties and hardships, some you can tell to him and some you can’t. That’s fine, whatever it is, Squirrel Fish knows you can’t always be with him. He won’t be selfish and ask that you stay by him always.

❥ But…he’ll do his best to stay by your side, if you allow him, on whatever path you choose to tread.

❥ If you ever need someone to lend you a shoulder to cry on, he’ll be there. Squirrel Fish may not be the best comforter or the best with words or actually anything involving normal emotional interactions…but he promises he’ll always be there for you. No matter what, even if he still feels like he doesn’t deserve you, he’ll be there with you until the end.

✧—Longjing Shrimp

A bet with eternity.

❥ An unexpected romance that only some could see coming. It neither started with a confession nor an overly exaggerated proclamation of love. Instead, it began with a silent agreement and gentle kiss over a cup of tea. A quieter love than most would like to have but a love Longjing gave wholeheartedly.

❥ Who fell for the other first? It’s a question many of the residents of Kongsang started to ponder after you two got together. Actually, even finding out that the two of you were a couple was a task in itself. It wasn’t obvious as Longjing rarely, if ever, shared his affection to you openly or at least to the point that they’re noticeable to the untrained eye.

❥ A lingering touch to your hand, a soft glance in your direction, or a faint smile appearing on his lips whenever you’re near. That’s the most he’ll do in public. He reserves the more intimate and private parts of your relationship with him when you’re both alone. His fan hiding his intentions and love for you put aside when the only company that remains is you and him.

❥ He isn’t great at giving compliments, much less flirting or being a lover. Expressed affection is something Longjing knows not of, much less is capable of properly giving it to you. But he is…attempting to learn in certain ways. Longjing will never be the best at showing his love for you openly, not in public or in private unless the time is right, that’s simply not him. His words are sharp and his compliments sparse but for you…he’ll try to improve.

❥ Doubt not his love and fear not his eyes, he’s only like this due to his inexperience in such a relationship.

❥ Dates with Longjing Shrimp tread the line between “date” and “learning”. The most common “dates” between the two of you are merely conversations over tea as he teaches you about the different methods and leaves. Occasionally he’ll show you his stamp collection or suddenly offer you a “riddle” of sorts and expect you to give him the correct answer. If you don’t answer…that’s fine too. It gives him more time to spend with you so he’ll let you off. Hm? A scheme to spend more time with you? Hmph, don’t push your luck (The reddening of his ears gives him away though..).

❥ Longjing Shrimp has recently discovered that maybe treating you more tenderly during those “dates” would provide a more intimate experience for the two of you. Now it’s just a process of getting there but he has upgraded to having your favorite snacks prepared ahead of time before you arrive.

❥ That doesn’t mean his love for you can’t be passionate though. In fact, despite what his cold demeanor shows, his love is far too passionate. He wants to kiss you, he wants to hold you. The supposedly cold and strict Food Soul wants nothing more than to spend everyday with you and you alone. A love that threatens to devour you from head to toe but restrains itself in acknowledgement for your position and his own lack of knowledge in emotional matters.

❥ That’s why even pet names are troublesome for Longjing. You are free to call him whatever you like, as long as it’s reasonable, but him? That’s…not something he had ever expected to think about much less do for a partner. In all honesty, he’s never once though of having a lover, someone he could share his thoughts with intimately, until you came along.

❥ That’s why, even now, he still has yet to give you a pet name. Not because he doesn’t love you but partly out of embarrassment and partly because he believes no pet name would be able to fully express his love for you.

❥ So until the day comes where such a thing arises and Longjing’s able to properly show his feelings for you…he’ll call you by name.

❥ People have admired him, people have gossiped about him, people have desired him, and never once did Longjing spare them a passing glance. That’s why…you’re his first and last partner. While he may not be able to provide you with a thrilling romance or overdramatic gestures of love, Longjing Shrimp can provide you a safe haven to turn to whenever your need; for all of eternity.

✧— Buddha’s Temptation

All for you.

❥ Buddha’s Temptation never expected for this to happen. For his love for you to be reciprocated; to be accepted by you who he had been yearning for dearly. He had planned to run far far away, to a place even the gods could not reach, so that he’d never have to face you with this emotion of his. The ugly yet beautiful emotion called love.

❥ Buddha’s Temptation has admired many things, people, and sceneries but never once has he ever truly loved someone. He’s dreamed of it, yes, longing for such an experience. The engulfing passion that comes with the emotion called love. And when he did experience it, he experienced all of it. The burning, the yearning, and the sense of loss he felt when he realized you were the one who caused him to feel it.

❥ It’s not your fault. It’s his for not keeping his feelings in check. Fushou didn’t want to trouble you, not when you have numerous other Food Souls to worry about. This…this desire of his was far to strong to keep contained, a dangerous need for you attention, for your love. He feared your rejection, your hate, and your look of disgust towards him for having such wants. That was why he wanted to run away, pack his belongings and all the necessities he would need before he left your sight for good.

❥ But in a single night, you demolished all his plans with three simple words. The words Buddha’s Temptation longed to hear from you and the words he kept to himself for your sake. And never before in his long life had he ever been happier than the day you told him “I love you”. Looks like he can’t run away now, not when you look at him with such determined eyes.

❥ Haha…Butterfly…you’ll take responsibility for him, won’t you?

❥ Buddha’s Temptation absolutely adores pet names of the nickname he had for you before the relationship became official wasn’t obvious. He still keep its, naturally, how could he get rid of it? But it felt unjust for it to be the only one so another had to be made. “Butterfly” and “My Star” were the ones that were decided upon with help from Goldie.

❥ Being in a relationship with Buddha’s Temptation feel like an enchanting dream pulling you deeper and deeper into it. Sweeting nothings whispered in your ear, eyes filled with adoration whenever he sees you, and gentle kisses across your face. Never once touching your lips until he whisks you away to a private location for only you and him.

❥ Dates with him are whatever you like them to be. As long as no other Food Souls are around, he’s simply content with you being by his side. Be it accompanying you for a grocery trip in the Qing Dynasty or going to an extravagant jewelry shop and buying whichever piece catches your eye. Actually no, scratch that, he’ll order you a custom made one so that no other can wear it. Ah…and a matching one for him as well.

❥ So long as he’s able to take even a second of your time, that’s good enough for him (or at least that’s what he tells himself whenever he sees you being taken away from another).

❥ He pays attention to your every need, has enough money to last for a lifetime, and despite how often he charms people with his honeyed words and looks. There’s nothing in the world he loves more than you, yes, even the very embodiment of beauty could not stand up against you. Then again…you would be the very embodiment of all that is beautiful in the world in his eyes. But to be clear, Buddha’s Temptation love and adoration is dedicated to you and you alone.

❥ However…there are a few flaws he’d like to ignore about himself but simply can’t.

❥ By accepting his love, you’re also accepting the feelings he considers ugly alongside it. Jealously, envy, sadness, all the emotions that used to not come easily to him until he met you. Feelings he kept covered with a smile and a lie of admiration. Or perhaps it was the truth that he admired you first before falling? Or did he fall for you and confuse it for admiration?

❥ None of that changes the fact he loves you.

❥ Desperately, dearly, and to the point of death Buddha’s Temptation loves you. He is a jealous man and a clingy one to boot. Hell randomly appear beside you and hold your hand while giving his most charming smile to whoever you’re talking to despite how obvious the jealously contained in his eyes is.

❥ He knows it’s ugly of him to want you only to himself. You’re the Master of Kongsang first before you’re his lover. A fact he painfully acknowledges no matter how much it hurts him to. Buddha’s Temptation knows the envy he feels towards the other Food Souls are childish but it’s something that just won’t go away.

❥ Love truly does bring with it such troublesome emotions but for your smile…he’ll endure them. You’re free to scold and hit him if— no — when you find out about this. About his jealously. Please do, he doesn’t want such a beautiful emotion to be stained by his repulsive wants. He doesn’t want to stain you.

❥ But alas, that’s the beauty of love isn’t it? An ever changing emotion different from person to person. But do rest assured Butterfly, his love for you will never fade.

[ambrosialsyrup]

Would you guys prefer a release of Part 2 without the writing snippet or with?

Without writing snippet

With writing

Voting ended onAug 11, 2023

I can post it faster if it’s without the writing part (I’ll release the writing parts of each one as separate posts made respectively for the designated food souls).

You all might need to wait another month for the release of Part 2 with the writing part. I just feel bad for making everyone wait this long without an update but I promise I’ll definitely get it out! Writer’s block just sucks.

[ambrosialsyrup]

I’ll be closing the poll now since the first option is winning and it doesn’t look like it’s gonna change.

[ambrosialsyrup]

Would you guys prefer a release of Part 2 without the writing snippet or with?

Without writing snippet

With writing

Voting ended onAug 11, 2023

I can post it faster if it’s without the writing part (I’ll release the writing parts of each one as separate posts made respectively for the designated food souls).

You all might need to wait another month for the release of Part 2 with the writing part. I just feel bad for making everyone wait this long without an update but I promise I’ll definitely get it out! Writer’s block just sucks.

[fragrantpines]

TINY FUSHOU TINY FUSHOU TINY FUSHOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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随时随地发现新鲜事！微博带你欣赏世界上每一个精彩瞬间，了解每一个幕后故事。分享你想表达的，让全世界都能听到你的心声！

[ambrosialsyrup]

AAAAAAAAAAA

[thesilliestangel4ever]

꒰ " Coming to me this late at night... Is there something on your mind too? I'm here to listen. " /ᐠ. ｡.ᐟ\ᵐᵉᵒʷˎˊ˗꒱

꒰ G R E E T I N G S , D E A R U S E R ! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ . . . . ꒱

ᨐฅ I have decided I'd like to try my hand at writing for the tale of food-- it's unfortunately not very popular so there isn't much fan content out there. I'm sure it'll gain more popularity soon though!

ᨐฅ fair warning though, I have not gotten very far into the story so the characters will likely be out of character. I will be writing my interpretations of the characters.

ᨐฅ also I'll only be writing headcanons [ like, bullet pointed hcs! ]

♪ ꒰Here come the characters I'm willing to write for!꒱ [more coming soon..!]

☆ Cat Ear Cookie

☆ Osmanthus Wine

☆ Yuxiang Pork

☆ Dragon Beard Candy

☆ Harbin Fried Pork

☆ Crab in Orange

☆ Har-gow

☆ Hu-Geng

☆ Dumpling

☆ Claypot Rice

꒰ You can expect a masterlist very soon! ꒱

Before you send in a request, please allow me to direct you to my꒰ RULES ! ꒱

꒰requests for the tale of food are currently: open :3꒱

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2 might take a little longer >~< sorry about the inconvenience everyone but I’ll try and get out it as soon as possible!

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2 will come out sometime next week!

[ambrosialsyrup]

I’ll have to delay Part 2 until next week on Wednesday. I got sick T_T

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2 might take a little longer >~< sorry about the inconvenience everyone but I’ll try and get out it as soon as possible!

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2 will come out sometime next week!

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 2 might take a little longer >~< sorry about the inconvenience everyone but I’ll try and get out it as soon as possible!

[fragrantpines]

A love not worthy of salvation

Note: The name "Lily" is not the name of the reader, it's a personal interpretation/deviation of 阿曼 which is a nickname that Meng uses to refer to the young master in game. Besides that, there is nothing else of note so enjoy~

Meng Po Soup doesn't know what love is. 

Emotions are things that only the living can have. For someone like Meng Po Soup who lives in the realm of the dead, they are considered as useless objects, things that do not hold value in this mundane place that has seen more farewells than greetings.

Meng Po Soup doesn't understand what love is.

He doesn't understand why his heart aches every time he's near the young master, why he wishes that a smile would always remain on their face and why his grip tightens every time he sees them with other food souls.

Meng Po Soup can't understand what love is. 

Someone like him who has torn apart so many bonds doesn't have the right to learn what love is, much less have the right to love someone else. 

Yet, as he compares the size of your hand within his, noting how easily he could intertwine your fingers together and steal you away into the night, he realizes why people hold their emotions in such high regards.

"I love you."

You say it sweetly, sincerely, carelessly, for you have loved all your life and will continue to love even when he isn't around. 

However, he is different. He's never loved anyone the same way he loves you and he will never love anyone the same way ever again.

"I love you."

He says it quietly, solemnly, recklessly, like a vow that he has sworn to keep for the rest of his life. 

His fingers comb through your hair with a sense of familiarity, detangling parts of it with ease as if he had done this a million times before. His crimson eyes briefly glances into the mirror before meeting your sunken eyes, too distracted from whatever thoughts that captivated your mind to respond back to his confession.

"You're supposed to say it back, Lily." 

Instantly, your body jolts up, light returning into your eyes as your head snaps out of a trance. The confusion in your face face hasn't fully wiped off before answering back. "Oh, I'm sorry. My mind must have wandered off again…."

He nods slowly before humming. "It's okay, I know that mother assigned you to do a lot of work yesterday so she has decided to give you the day off today. Would you like to accompany me on a stroll alongside the river?"

For a moment, your expression turns into one of surprise. However, before it sets on your face, it soon melts into one of fondness. "Of course, how could I refuse any request from the young master?"

"Husband." He quickly corrects. 

"Oh, right." Your hand raises to stifle a laugh. "Sorry, I'm still not used to calling you that. After all, we've only been married for 2 weeks and every day feels like a dream come true."

A gentle smile gradually appears on Meng Po Soup's face. Slowly, he bends down and presses a light kiss on top of your head, concealing his expression from the mirror.

"Take your time getting used to it. I'll wait for you for as long as you need."

And if you ever tried to wake up from this dream by running away again, all he had to do was brew another bowl of soup and wait for you to fall into his arms again. 

"Meng, you know what happens to souls that drink your soup too many times, right?"

For the first time since he was created, his mother spoke with a cold tone towards him, sending him a stern look that held a mixture of both concern and pity. Whether the latter emotion was for her son who had fallen too deeply in love or the person that he held within he arms, no one would ever know. 

"Yes." He replies in a heartbeat. "But if a soul stays here in the underworld forever then their soul won't crumble like the others."

"...." Meng Po sighs exasperatedly. "Then do as you wish. This is as far as I'm willing to extend my help."

"Does your mother hate me?"

The sudden question makes Meng Po Soup look up with confusion. "Why would you think that?"

He watches as you scratch the back your neck before you let out an awkward laugh. "Well…. She never seems comfortable around my presence. I'm scared that I might have done something to offend her but I can't seem to recall what I may have done that could have offended her."

"..... Don't worry, you haven't done anything wrong."

"Are you sure? Maybe I should still apologize. She is your mother after all."

The man shakes his head firmly. "There is no need for that. I will talk to her myself about this."

If anyone needs to apologize to her, it would be none other than him. He knows what lengths his mother had gone through in order to cover his tracks and mask your presence in the underworld so he ought to visit her more often and thank her for everything that she has done for him. If the time was right, maybe he'll set up a time for you to talk with her on another day so you can understand how much his mother adored you as well. 

However, that was a thought for another day. Right now, his lily was his for an entire day and he would be damned to let this opportunity slip through his fingers. 

His hand gently sets your hair down before taking a step back. "It's getting late. We should head out soon."

A smile appears on your face. "Alright, just let me get a few things and then we can leave. 

You quickly stand up and stretch your tired body with a satisfied sigh, too preoccupied to notice that your "lover" had walked towards the window and quietly snuck out a vial containing a mysterious liquid from his sleeve. His eyes carefully inspect the dosage before sneaking it back into his sleeve, making sure that none of it will spill nor catch your attention under any circumstances. The last time you found out about its existence caused quite an uproar that resulted in news about your soul stuck in captivity being spread around while you fell into a comatose state for 3 weeks; 3 weeks that felt like an eternity and a short moment at the same time as the whole courtyard became busy trying to hide your presence from the rest of the world again while he took turns taking care of you and juggling his responsibilities as the young master of the courtyard.

Unconsciously, he glances at the flower vase at the side of the table, noting the amount of flowers on it before counting its petals. There weren't many to count but appearances could be deceiving, especially if one knew where to look. 

Before he knew it, words softly slipped past his lips. "So it's been 2 years since that day…." 

2 years since he first met you, 1 year since he's fallen in love with you and half a year since he's brought you here. Time is never something that can bother an immortal soul food soul like him but it can still surprise him when he looks back on it. 

You twist your body around to face him. "Did you say something?"

He pauses briefly before shaking his head. "No, it's nothing. Let's go."

You didn't need to know anything. Your past life, your memories, your former home; none of it matters and he will make sure it stays that way for the rest of your life. 

[ambrosialsyrup]

You know, I really thought this was fluff until I read the tags.

[ambrosialsyrup]

Part 1: As Your Lover - Headcanons

Warning(s): Gender-neutral reader, OOC?, not proof-read.

Fandom: The Tale of Food

Summary: He loves you. You love him. What more needs to be said?

Notes: Sorry it took so long and thank you for the patience ;-;. I originally planned like one or two paragraphs each but…uhh, oops. I blame my brain. I’ll release the second part next week and after that comes angst. That or whoever my first ask is.

Yuxiang Pork

A truth within the many lies he tells.

A scam artist to the very core of his nonexistent heart. It’s a wonder to many how and why you fell for such a man and a mystery of how you two got together. Do not pay attention to those prying eyes, his Muse, focus on him and only him. Look away from the distractions of reality and indulge yourself with him.

For your smile he’ll present the most wondrous magic tricks. The simple, the complicated, and the ones you love. He’ll do them all. Yuxiang will tell jokes about anything and everything just to hear your laughter. Could you see through them? Aiyaya! He’s really getting too careless now isn’t he? No matter, he’ll tell you a new one and more until he can hear you laugh.

Pet names are an absolute must in his eyes. Coming up with a new one everyday is no task for him but there are some he likes sticking to. Like Darling, Lover, my Muse, my one and only, etc. all of which are meant for you alone.

Affectionate words and quick pecks anywhere on your face are to be expected with him during the day. He’ll steal you away from whoever your attention is aimed towards, now now, what’s that anger for? He’s an awfully jealous man and as your strongest food soul and your lover, it’s only right that he’s given your utmost attention no? Don’t worry, he’ll give you back to them once he’s gotten a hundred kisses from your lips.

At night and behind closed doors you will be able to see him as merely Yuxiang Pork. Not the scam artist and your lover but simply your lover. A kind food soul steeped in lies for the sake of another. That was always the case with him and will continue to be so but this time and forevermore, it’s for you.

~

A card bursted into flames in your hands, not hurting you, as the ash flutters down to the floor of your bedroom. The moon high up in the sky as the only witness to what has and will occur between the two of you tonight. Another trick he had shown, another card you had picked, and another lie you’ve seen through.

He chuckles looking at your expression. Are you mad at him now? You really are interesting, wanting to see his truth when in reality his truth was in you. Even at night his eccentricities and flair are still there, rooted deep in his soul, but with you he’ll be gentler.

Tucking your hair behind your ear, he leans in as close, just enough to whisper these words into your ear.

“I love you, My Muse.”

Laughing as you pushed him slightly back in shock, your face red with embarrassment obviously not expecting him to be so forward all of a sudden. Not after how much time he spent showing you tricks. All to lead to this moment of witnessing your flushed face as he moves in even closer. Your eyes darted elsewhere…now that won’t do.

Gently lifting your chin up to face him with one hand, the other brushing over your ear before making its way behind your head, he smiled softly. A smile unlike the cocky smirk he always wore in front of others as he misled them once again. Something reserved for your eyes alone, like how your eyes are meant for him alone.

Yuxiang Pork leans closer and closer, his lips hovering above yours as his dark blue eyes pierced into your pair. A mischievous yet passionate twinkle in those dark blue depths. Tonight, he’ll hide you away from everyone else, even the moon itself.

“Don’t look away now, My Love, the night has only just begun~”

Dezhou Chicken

Logic in an illogical world.

A romance that occurs primarily behind closed doors. Despite this, everyone saw it coming from a mile away. How his eyes always followed you wherever you went. How his ears would tint with red whenever you teased him. Even Ah-Fu noticed and nudged him towards confessing to you with great embarrassment.

Never have you seen him happier than the day you two became lovers.

He’ll go along with your plans, whatever they may be, as long as they do not cause you harm. Feel free to prank him too, he’ll act like he doesn’t notice, even if it’s dreadfully obvious, and play along with you. As long as you can continue to smile and laugh at him with the pair of eyes he adores. Just be careful of what “punishments” will come after the prank. Oh no, he won’t arrest you…it’ll be a different kind made just for you.

Dezhou sort of nags you like he nags his brother. It’s a habit of his to worry too much about people he loves. He trusts in you and your ability to lead others but please do remember to take care of yourself, My Dear, seeing your happy and healthy is all that he wishes for. And sometimes, you’d have to nag him about his work ethic and strictness. You worry about him and he worries about you…in the end, you two have come to an agreement to always tell the other if they’re pushing themselves too hard.

Pet names are to be said only behind closed doors. He still refers to you as Master out of respect but, “My Dear” is his most common name to use for you when not with company. Old timey it may be but the love and adoration he holds towards you as he says it is eternal.

Fleeting kisses and gentle reminders are what’s shared in the morning. Give him a call and he’ll help you with whatever you need. Be it calculating the total grain that’s come from today’s harvest or simply for another kiss, he’ll gladly do them all (Oh? What are you shying away from now? Did you not think he’d do it?). The morals and rules he follows are stern and true but for you, he’ll give leniency.

Dezhou isn’t too openly affectionate with you, though there have been times where he’s forgotten that another party was there and may or may not have stolen a kiss or two from you. Is he satisfactory? Would you prefer it if it was longer? Or would you like it if he’d not do it at all? If so, he’ll have to do more research and ask around for more advice. Do forgive him if he’s not as romantic as you’d like, he’s still trying to understand what being a good lover means but he’ll do his best to be by your side. Always and forever.

~

Amongst the sea of people, your figure was the only thing he could see. His hand holding yours as you took the lead, pointing to the many different stalls and vendors lined on the street as you maneuvered your way through the crowd. The aroma of freshly cooked street food filled the air along with talks and well wishes for the new year exchanged between people. Some were dressed in red, others gold, but most were dressed in their ordinary winter clothing as the frost of winter did not let down even during celebration.

Children ran to see the “dragons” dance and gleefully laughed whenever one came close to them before hiding behind their caretaker’s leg. Others were playing with friends as their caretakers talked about the year before it was to come to an end. Dezhou Chicken glanced up at the Moon, a full moon, before his gaze returned back to you. Still leading him through the crowd with an excited expression on your face.

Only five minutes left to show him your favorite spot, five minutes until the fireworks are to appear in the sky.

You didn’t appear to be bothered by this notion, your hand still firmly grasping his, as if nothing in the world could stop you. Dezhou smiled softly, following you to wherever you were going to take him as the crowds got thinner and thinner until there were only a few people roaming the area.

And then you stopped. Your hand left his as you turned around to see his reaction. Your footsteps thumped against the wooden boards as he looked around to observe the spot. It was a small bridge not too far away from the festivities but far enough for the noise to be dulled. The scenery was pleasant too, though not clearly visible as it was night, and gave an ideal view of the firework show that was soon to begin.

“It’s a good spot.”

He nodded, finishing his observation of the area just in time as the few people started to count down. Your eyes were glued at the sky, pointing at it as if to say to him to focus on that as the fireworks officially began. With a loud consecutive bang, multiple fireworks leapt into the night sky, filling it with vibrant colors that lit up the dark.

In truth though, Dezhou could not pay attention to any of it. Not when your figure lit up by the fireworks was the only thing in his eyes that he could see, that he loves.

Taking your hand into his, he pulled your attention away from the lights as leaned close to you. So close that you two were only a breath away, lips barely touching. His free hand cupping your cheek, a soft yet playful smile on his face as cool eyes captured your twinkling ones. You can tease him later about this but for this moment in time, let you and him be the only two left in the world.

“Happy New Years My Dear.”

Claypot Rice

A peaceful rest in a meadow.

Should your troubles start to weigh on your shoulders far too much, then lay down and take a rest with him. Sure you two may get in trouble later but for now, focus on the present. Claypot Rice wasn’t sure when you fell for him or what attracted you to him in the first place but he isn’t going to complain. Not when he gets the privilege of tugging you away from tiring duties to recharge with him.

He’s not the best lover you could ever ask for. Claypot Rice knows that, he knows that too well. His laid-back personality and nonchalant demeanor makes it seem more like he’s a close friend rather than a lover. In an effort to make up for that, he reminds you time and time again that yes, he loves you. You chose him and he chose you. Nothing can change that, not even a month’s worth of free delicious food.

However, he is one of the more openly affectionate food souls in this list. The ways in which he loves you is by peppering your face in kisses randomly, hugging you from behind to surprise you, and carrying you away to rest with him. Just grabbing your hand may do for the latter but he wants to put in all the effort possible as your lover. He may not be as strong as the others in Kongsang but he still is a food soul you know?

Pet name wise, it’s usually always “Sweetheart” or “Sweetie” when he’s just woken up. Your name and title has been officially replaced with that nickname to him. Even in the presence of others he’ll still say it but if you really want him to stop, then he guesses a shorter form of your name will do.

Claypot Rice is the same during the morning and the night. There’s really no difference in how he treats you as he doesn’t have anything he wants to hide. Being honest and true with your lover is the most important thing in a relationship besides loyalty (at least that’s what Har-gow told him) and he doesn’t see the point in hiding his love for you.

He’ll cook for you whenever you ask, he’ll lay down with you to cuddle if you’re tired, and he’ll always listen to you no matter what you have to say. Such a peaceful and uneventful love may not catch everyone’s attention, but it's the normal things in life that need to be cherished. Just like how his love for you is something he’ll cherish forever.

~

Once again Claypot Rice had successfully pulled you away from the mountain of duties you have to take a nap with him on the farm. A smile he gave and a hand you took. Taking you away from the shade of the ceiling into the bright sunlight showering the farm. It’s a sunny afternoon, no clouds in sight as he led you to one of the many spots he liked sleeping at. A tree at the corner of the farm offering shade to those underneath its shadow. A quaint place away from the noise of the animals and watchful eyes of the other food souls.

Letting go of your hand, he sat down on the vibrant green grass and patted the spot next to him, an invitation of his that you, once again, accepted. It was silent for a few seconds before he turned to you.

“You’re so energetic Sweetheart, I really don’t know how you do it.”

And it’s true. Claypot Rice truly did not understand how you could do it. A single person managing over a hundred food souls, a restaurant, a farm, and multiple other things that weren’t just on Kongsang. How can anyone, let alone a single person, manage that?

That’s why he’s there to give you a break. A break from your duties, from the expectations around you, from the world itself.

Laying down on the ground and using one arm to pull you down with him, he moved closer. His arms wrapped around your body as you two laid on the soft grass. Eyes staring straight at your own as he moved his arm upwards to brush some dirt off your face. Nothing else in the world mattered at this moment, not when he was peppering your face with kisses. Kissing everywhere on the face until the only spot left was your lips. Claypot Rice smiled.

“I really am the most fortunate person in the world.”

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A small sneak peak into the now named “As Your Lover” piece. Yuxiang’s section is now completely finished so now it’s up to my attention span to finish everyone else’s. Each food soul on the piece will have two parts. One for more general stuff they like to do and one small writing thing. The one being shown in the photo is the writing thing.

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Dezhou Chicken’s snippet. The official post is a little longer than I expected so it might not come out until late Saturday >~<. Sorry for the wait everyone!

[ambrosialsyrup]

A small sneak peak into the now named “As Your Lover” piece. Yuxiang’s section is now completely finished so now it’s up to my attention span to finish everyone else’s. Each food soul on the piece will have two parts. One for more general stuff they like to do and one small writing thing. The one being shown in the photo is the writing thing.

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Who is this man and why do I like him so much?

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What should I prioritize writing?

A “What if you died?” piece (multiple food souls)

A “What’s it like being their lover” piece (multiple food souls)

Voting ended onJun 24, 2023

I’ll continue to post the usual x reader content but this is just for the sake of my nonexistent sanity. I’ll update this later for who the food souls will be when I’ve made up my mind.

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I’m more or less closing the poll now in an effort to save myself from staring at a blank sheet for seven hours. This means the second option of “What’s it like being their lover” piece/Headcanons/whatever my brain makes it wins! The food souls in question so far are:

Yuxiang Pork

Dezhou Chicken

Claypot Rice

Squirrel Fish

Meng Po Soup

Buddha’s Temptation

I might add or switch out more depending on how far I’ve gotten or how confident I am at writing for them but this is the current list. I am open to suggestions though!