Some PG scenes - not gonna organize the story now but I may end up sharing something on AO3 (I've never written anything in the site before so I'm unsure I'm up to the task... the only reason I'm willing to try is that I love him so much)
Wakamizu - In Japanese mythology it is a gift for humanity from the moon god, Tsukuyomi. It can be a reward for good deeds a human performs, or simply as the god's benevolence/pity for the suffering of mortals.
Waka-mizu is more aptly translated as the water of youth (where waka - youth and mizu - water). It seems to refer to the same thing as ochi-mizu (rejuvenating, reanimating water).
This was a long time coming. It was for the Hanami event, but as always, I take more time than should be legal to finish my ideas. The associated one shot fic that will make things clearer and (hopefully) better.
Huge thanks to @breezypunk for Goro’s netrunner suit & to @nananarc for the “on location” research upon Japanese myths and beliefs. Two essential things that helped me tremendously.♥️
Waters Above, Waters Below (1700 words) by ZianaV
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Cyberpunk 2077 (Video Game)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Goro Takemura/V, Goro Takemura & V, goro - Relationship
Characters: V (Cyberpunk 2077), Goro Takemura, Hanako Arasaka
Additional Tags: Hurt No Comfort, Angst and Tragedy, POV Goro Takemura, all the saddo things, Post Game Events, V in Mikoshi
Summary:
Arasaka under Hanako's lead, works on a secret program that would turn Mikoshi into a cyber-afterlife. A place where the constructs can experience some form of pleasure, leisure and even normality. A place where the surroundings are a little more than just black ether and neon green materializations of code.
The technology is still in its infancy, still unstable and minimally explored. The weaknesses of this underdeveloped technology leave Mikoshi as a whole at risk, opening it to outer and even inner threats. V, as a prime test subject and candidate for cloning, is in the midst of this new program and just as weak to said threats.
Photo by the amazing @severemiraclefest
FAVORITE GORO/V FIC LIST
Hi!!! I've read a LOT of Goro/V fics during my free time (which is a lot). So I'm just gonna list down my favorites for anyone who also wants to read them. I'm gonna break it down to different types of endings (happy/sad/bittersweet) bc some people would rather avoid sad endings. I'm also gonna list down unfinished/on progress fics that I like. I'll give a vague synopsis to each fic so there'll be no spoilers. I will also update it as I read new ones!
DISCLAIMER : People have different tastes and preferences. Most of the fics (actually all of them) I listed have smutty elements to them. I just love fics where it's angsty at first, then it gets better. OR it's cute at first, gets really shitty at the end. Idk I just love tragedy I guess lol. If you have any other recs, shoot me up on the replies!
Also I would like to thank the writers of these fics. You guys are all gifted and amazing.
SO HERE GOES!!!!
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Happy endings
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The Street Rat and The Samurai
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2580877
It's a 13 part story. To me, this series is the best, the fluffiest Goro/V fic I've ever read. I couldn't read other fics after reading this lmao. In my head this fic is canon.
old bodies for changing minds
https://archiveofourown.org/series/4772734
4 part story. Set in post-(Don't Fear) The Reaper. Slow burn. So down bad for each other.
Favors
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31471517
Slow burn. Trials and tribulations of being in loooveee.
Royal Blue Radio
https://archiveofourown.org/series/4591795
2 part one-shot. Happened during the events of the game. Goro is down bad asf.
We Bakeneko
https://archiveofourown.org/works/39352710
Set during the events of the game and post-Star ending (sort of). The ending we've been wanting.
Cyberpunk 2077 : Artificial Nocturne
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2712619
16 part story. Post-Devil ending. I love a yearning man.
But the Bruises Down My Back Don't Mean a Damn Thing
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28418784/chapters/69638367
Set during the events fo the game. Ok whoa one of the best Goro/V love scenes I've ever read. Literally on the edge of seat when I was reading this lmao.
Taking a Walk
https://archiveofourown.org/works/30802292?view_full_work=true
Post-any ending I think in which Goro and V are besties. So full of fluff. Good to read after a shitty day.
Kintsugi
https://archiveofourown.org/works/38671584?view_full_work=true
Post-Devil ending. SO ANGSTY. The angst really got to me. But it gets better!!!!!!!
Dirt
https://archiveofourown.org/works/63250495
Set in post-Tower ending. Slow burn. The ending we all want tbh.
Dominus
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28404612?view_full_work=true
Set in post-Devil ending. Action-filled fun read!!!
A Proposal to A New Life
https://archiveofourown.org/works/46430884?view_full_work=true
Set in post-Devil ending. Dick so good it makes you say 'I love you'.
A Rare Thing to Find in Night City
https://archiveofourown.org/works/79945416/chapters/209839051
Set during the events of the game. Actually has 2 endings you can choose. But I opted for the happy one lol.
A Safe Haven for A Shipwreck
https://archiveofourown.org/works/75666271
Set during the events of the game and post-Devil mixed with post-Tower ending??? They're so lovey-dovey with a sprinkle of angst.
The Samurai and la Fleur de bitume
https://archiveofourown.org/series/4927621
A 9-part story. Set during the events of the game. The 2 of them just being cute and loving.
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Sad endings
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You Would Have to Lose Your Mind
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28754514
Part of a bigger series (The Cross of Truth https://archiveofourown.org/series/3197916).
Set in post-(Don't Fear) The Reaper. I cried so fucking hard reading this (I read the ending multiple times just to torture myself).
Drag Me Into The Woods
https://archiveofourown.org/works/29634444
Part of a bigger series (The Cross of Truth https://archiveofourown.org/series/3197916).
Post-Devil ending. All I can say is that the ending fucks me up (it has a small nod to a thing that we did with him canonically).
As we drift into the haze (Where is my mind?)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/41012601
Post-Devil ending. Goro and V in an arthouse film basically. It's so beautiful and poetic. Got me thinking about it for a few days.
Rebels
https://archiveofourown.org/works/29778579/chapters/73255539
Set during the events of the game and post-Devil ending. While making this I re-read it and I cried again.
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Bittersweet endings
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consolation prizes
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2395138
3 part story. Set in post-(Don't Fear) The Reaper. Slow burn. They're besties with benefits.
Burning Hour
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31149722
Part of a bigger series (The Cross of Truth https://archiveofourown.org/series/3197916).
Actually has a sort of happy ending (but not really??). Post-Star ending. The image of Goro as a nomad is so hot.
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On progress/Unfinished
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Riley's Stories
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2707465
There are 2 parts in this story. The first one is finished, the second part is still unfinished. Set mostly in post-Devil Ending. Love the vibe bc of the beachy and european settings.
Turning Page
https://archiveofourown.org/works/31611968/chapters/81765460
Sakura Season, 2080
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34836739
A 2 part story (Turning Page is the first one, Sakura is the second). Both of them are unfinished. But it's super sweet.
Stuck
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28443627
Post-(Don't Fear) The Reaper. One of the best (unfinished) fics I've ever read. The characters are so lore accurate. I really want to know how the story ends.
the quiet life
https://archiveofourown.org/works/72589791
Post-Tower ending. I love this so much. Still on progress I think?? I go to this fic every 2 days to check if there's an update.
Explosion imminent
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28181823?view_full_work=true
Set during the events of the game and post-Devil ending. The buildup to first love scene is 👌👌👌. A fun read although still on temporary hiatus.
The Way Home
https://archiveofourown.org/series/2114373
2-part story. Set during the events of the game and post-Devil ending. The first part is done, the second part is unfinished. If this is turned into a TV series I would watch the shit out of it.
𝔹𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖 𝕃𝕠𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘…
𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑫𝒐𝒈𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓 × 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏-𝑲𝒓𝒖𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔. 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓: 𝒁𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒚.
If any modder feels like making instrument cables and jack leads as props, I'd be first in line! I was seriously running out of cables for this shoot 😭
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