tsundere + oresama

Otome shenanigans by Mariko, famous for coining the nickname 'Rurukuma' as well as assorted madness & sorcery. She's also responsible for Love In Print and being Queen of Everything.

[hrhmariko]

A SLEEP LIKE DEATH { Kindle Edition! }

Brave the treacherous wilderness, cut your way through a sea of thorns, and you will find the tower where a fair maiden lies in an enchanted slumber. So say the rumors, which all fail to mention that the fair maiden is not what she seems. In fact, she might just be the most dangerous of them all…

A lethal retelling of Sleeping Beauty that offers a new perspective on the beloved fairy tale, this edition of the novella A Sleep Like Death includes two brand new short stories and bonus codex entries that expand on the world and lore.

This is an extremely belated announcement, but A Sleep Like Death hit the Kindle store on March 28th~ The original short story will remain on Wattpad, but the ebook version does come with a few extras:

A Sleep Like Death, newly revised and edited

Two brand new short stories set before and after ASLD

Codex entries

And also a preview of Fairest of All, the second installment of the series, which is still currently on Wattpad for a limited time only!

All this and some floating cake for just 99 cents! It is exclusively on Kindle (and you can read it for free via Kindle Unlimited, btw) for now but I’ll definitely be releasing for other platforms in the future.

{ BUY IT HERE! }

p.s. If you’re a fan of assassins and dessert, you can subscribe to my newsletter here for monthly updates on the series + other extras!

Art by @alyonam

[yumeisha]

{ LOVE IN PRINT } ♥ ♥ ♥

Since I wrote this, I feel obligated to tell you that reading Love In Print is probably not the best idea you’ll ever have, unless you like coffee, romance, and suffering. Mainly suffering. However, here are some reader reviews that suggest otherwise (please note that I am not responsible for the general theme of violence in these reviews HAHAHA):

“The wicked queen writes with horrible talent and emotion; she sucks you in and refuses to let you leave until it’s four in the morning and you’re crying about pineapples. Continue at your own risk.” Also you’re gonna love hime chan so give in before you go in ~ @chemistrythings

“Amazingly crafted, realistic characters and storylines that will turn you into complete and utter trash but you won’t mind one bit. Sometimes painful, but it’s worth it. #also everyone please love masaru the end” ~ @fleamonkey

“Love in Print is captivating, funny, and pure entertainment. From the plot of each episode to the quirks of every character and everything else in between, I fall in love with this series every time I read it. It’s definitely a must-read for any otome or romance fan!” ~ @tan-zanite

“reading LIP will destroy you and that is why you should read it ! !! but it’s okay because we have a support group” ~ @nehiima

“If you are the reader that wonders ‘what if?’ then this series is for you. Love in Print gives you the opportunity to fall in love with characters in a variety of contexts, whether or not they are the love interest. The different ways the story unfolds always brings me back for more. If you enjoy the thought of having your heart ripped out of your chest and stabbed repeatedly by feels for fictional characters, then this series is for you.” ~ @sparklypistachio

Do you ♥ Love In Print?? 

Write me a review (3 sentences or less) and I’ll send you a swaggy postcard!

[yumeisha]

Hello guys, alyonam here!

As promised, here’s a small sneak peak for the art of the Love in Print visual novel! Sprites feature the main heroine, Tachibana Reiko, and one of the love interests. BG art is for Reiko’s apartment. 

Love in Print VN is currently in development. Right now we are aiming for the demo release, please look forward to future updates!

[yumeisha]

Hello guys, alyonam here!

As promised, here’s a small sneak peak for the art of the Love in Print visual novel! Sprites feature the main heroine, Tachibana Reiko, and one of the love interests. BG art is for Reiko’s apartment. 

Love in Print VN is currently in development. Right now we are aiming for the demo release, please look forward to future updates!

[yumeisha]

{ LOVE IN PRINT } COMING SOON…!

If you didn’t make it to the last LIPchat, this was my big announcement! (Psssttt please turn your sound on!!)

Obviously we are extremely excited to be working on this project, and although we can’t give you a definite release date, we hope you’ll be excited too – whether you’ve been reading Love In Print for a long time or haven’t gotten into the series yet. Everyone on the team loves LIP and we’re dedicated to maintaining the integrity of this trash story in development. All routes are being adapted by me, with gorgeous art by none other than alyonam and amazing music by stache-tastic. (That’s the main theme playing in this video!)

I answered a number of questions about this during chat; I’ll compile a separate post with the answers very soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to send them in! Signal boosts appreciated!

xox M

[yumeisha]

{ LOVE IN PRINT } Visual Novel Q&A

Some time ago I announced the upcoming VN adaptation of the series with much excitement. It’s a massive project for the three of us so we don’t have a release date for you, but here is everything you never ever wanted to know about the LIP visual novel!

What is Love In Print??

Originally serialized via Tumblr, Love In Print is original otome fiction by the diabolical hrhmariko and illustrated by the flawless alyonam. It’s been around since January 2014 and chronicles the coffee-fueled life of Tachibana Reiko, who works in the marketing department of a shoujo manga digest called DUCHESS. Caffeine and romance – obviously it’s all you really need. You can read all of Season 1 and part of Season 2 + sub-stories and assorted spin-offs at LIPnet!  

Which routes will be available, and in what order?

First up is Masaru, followed by Yoshi. We have chosen the two most popular guys from the original, based on a reader survey (sshhh please don’t remind Masaru that Yoshi won Mr. Popularity by a small margin, I don’t want to deal with him), along with a previously unreleased character for the third route.

Keep reading

[yumeisha]

{ LOVE IN PRINT } COMING SOON…!

If you didn’t make it to the last LIPchat, this was my big announcement! (Psssttt please turn your sound on!!)

Obviously we are extremely excited to be working on this project, and although we can’t give you a definite release date, we hope you’ll be excited too – whether you’ve been reading Love In Print for a long time or haven’t gotten into the series yet. Everyone on the team loves LIP and we’re dedicated to maintaining the integrity of this trash story in development. All routes are being adapted by me, with gorgeous art by none other than alyonam and amazing music by stache-tastic. (That’s the main theme playing in this video!)

I answered a number of questions about this during chat; I’ll compile a separate post with the answers very soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to send them in! Signal boosts appreciated!

xox M

[doitsukink-deactivated20151126]

Me applying for a job

[otomepotato]

[obsessedillusionist]

When I asked for your opinions on hosting another otome contest, a bunch of you reacted with much more glee than I had expected! I’m glad everyone had fun last year, so I’m about to host one again!!!

Last time I had help from the amazing spyoflove, kumisoria and otomefanfics with the judging and the prizes.

I know without them I couldn’t have done it, so, this is a recruitment thread for people who want to help out! 

What does being a judge mean?

You can help me judge individual pieces entered in the contest. For this I will provide you with a score sheet and notes what to look for. Last year there were around 20 entries per round.  As a judge, you can’t enter in the contest.

You must also provide a prize to give at the end of it all. This can be anything; a fanfic, a fanedit, itunescard, steamkeys, pretty much anything that can have to do with otome.

If you can’t judge a round, that’s okay. The system is flexible, so its all accounted for. 

Please send me an ask / submit a text post if you want to be a judge, telling me what you can offer. 

I don’t want to be a judge, but I can sponsor:

That’s amazing and very generous! What is a contest without prizes, after all? Please message me if this is the case :)

As a sponsor you don’t owe anything. You will be put on a list of sponsors from which the winners can choose a prize, so your prizes will be given a little different.  

If it happens you suddenly can’t give out a prize anymore, no sweat! You’ll be taken off the list.

Last year’s contest details

Anyone can enter

3 rounds

Themed rounds

Entries can consist of otome fanfiction/fanart/fanedits, as long as they stick to the theme

Any English otome game can be used for your piece

You may recycle your old work, but it gets less points

If you miss a round, don’t sweat it. You’re still in the contest, you just don’t get any points.

No elemination rounds. The one with the most points in the end will receive a prize.

Of course, if you want more info on something, you can message me then as well!

As for myself I’ll be providing steamkeys to 3 otome games. If there’s a shortage on prizes, I will also offer a fan edit or video.

If you want to enter the contest, as either a contestant, judge or simply enjoy looking on from the sidelines, 

please reblog this post!!

[obsessedillusionist]

I will reblog this A LOT the coming few hours. You can blacklist the “contest rebable” tag if you want.

[fortykoubuns]

20 MINUTE SELF CHALLENGE.

That is all.

[starredrose]

AIBAMAAAAAANN!!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER BLESS YOU, YOU BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

[little-bun-bun-deactivated20160]

BEST THING EVER.

[otomeboyfriends]

YOU GUYSSSSS. IT’S MARRIAGE TIME.

[nazhuka]

True Love Sweet Lies: Chibi Images

[sourpio]

kapvo

[rynniedoll]

WARNING! CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Revance chibis! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ 

[yudzuki]

My Forged Wedding

What if We Met at Anime Expo sub story

[slyfox101honk]

James got so good at disguises that he infiltrated a whole new anime

[haxse]

[omgtsunsama]

Seasonelle Butler Cafe