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any name goes! she/her cyikemen side-blog ;) you can probably tell but i really like lancelot (i follow/reply from @susanoo-o!)

[rairahime]

Okay I really wanna hear people’s thoughts on this!!!! This is concerning Arthur from Ikevam~ We dont really know much about him yet, but we know his route is gonna come out eventually and I dont know how I feel or even think? CAUSE I REALLY LIKE HIM but I also really dislike the fact that he’s such a thot.... like i really dont like it 😬 BUT I REALLY WANNA LIKE HIM- so idk what I’m gonna do during his route... half the time I think i’m gonna be like “jfc this is annoying” but then he’s gonna get better(?) and idk i’ll love him lol but yes how about you guys?

[tenjouu]

I have three chapters left to go on Arthur’s route in ikevam jp, so I’d like to humbly offer my thoughts!

Boy oh boy. He’s the MOST popular character in ikevam jp. But before I started his route, I was kinda put-off by his portrayal in other routes so I didn’t understand his appeal. I really agreed with your first impressions lmao. 

He exuded the vibes of a player, thot, bad boy, incorrigible charmer and flirt. The writing makes it feel like he really tries to play into the ‘predator’ aspect of vampirehood. For example, (1) he feeds directly from humans, (2) reported to have had lots of sexcapades with women, (3) displays general lasciviousness and repeatedly offers to show MC the pleasure of a vampire bite. But once you get past the front that he puts up, you get to enjoy his personality and newfound dynamic with the MC once you get into the meat of his route. 

They’re really good for each other, in my opinion! 

Writers are sneaky; they know how to shape people’s impressions of characters, so they know how to shape people’s impressions of them too. So MC and Arthur get off to a REALLY rocky start, but Arthur makes up for it over and over afterwards. MC learns to trust him, and look beyond his words and actions to see the genuinely good man he is. I started understanding why people could like him when Arthur was determined to let MC have a good time here before she left, to make up for what his behavior in the beginning.

Once he realizes that he’s defeated by her honesty and straightforwardness, he drops the chronic womanizer act pretty quickly, and we get to see some intimate (and awesome) moments where she flusters him, impresses him, moves him, and inspires him, and maybe even saves him (from all that emotional baggage lmfao). He’s still flirty and playful but it’s all in good fun. The moment he falls in love with the MC, the only woman he can see is the MC. The person who’s always on his mind, the person he wants to protect above everything and all things is the MC. We have an obligatory Theo moment where Theo’s like: “lmao you’re whipped my guy” 

But he still respects the MC’s boundaries and strength. Even if there are moments in the route where things get dangerous, we see upfront that he knows that the MC is capable and determined. They’re a couple that knows how to trust each other, and trust in each other, and will definitely protect each other.

Conversely, MC starts out in the route feeling afraid and alone, at the mercy of everything and everyone. The person who scares her the most becomes the person she trusts the most. Arthur is so good for the MC. He’s always cheering her on, supporting her, looking out for her, but doesn’t suffocate her. It’s real character development when we see her later in the route. She’s all grit and courage and bravery. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t get scared—but despite her fear, she does what she has to do so that she can protect what’s important, be it children, her values, (or even Arthur himself). Arthur gave her the confidence to stand up for herself so that she could awaken those qualities in herself. Insane.

Also Arthur knows his feelings well when it comes to the MC. He’s honest about being attracted to her, even if he doesn’t push the agenda concerning his feelings. That won’t stop him from flirting with her or making a bet with her where whoever kisses the other person first loses lol

I’ll leave you with one more thing to look forward to: when a person who’s always maintaining a carefree, easygoing act suddenly gets very serious (and mad) to stand up for ideals they believe in, it’s very attractive to me. ;) I talked about his dynamic with MC, but he is genuinely a morally upright man who cares about people and wants to save them. He treasures human life, existence, and experience, that sort of thing.

Here are some character traits of his that are consistent throughout the route:

gentlemanly

but also flirtatious

highly intelligent

some self-recrimination

brave, ridiculously brave

great with children

I don’t think I’ve spoiled much of the route, but this is the type of character development you can expect. ;) 

To summarize:

He’s a great guy.

He’s a bit of a loser when it comes to the mc LOL, tries to act suave in front of her sometimes but we know the truth.

Getting past the playboy act was genuinely worth it imho.

I get why he’s the most popular character!

You always, always see how much he likes MC. Even if MC is oblivious and we’re reading from MC’s POV, it’s SO PAINFULLY OBVIOUS.

Also, MC is so fucking badass in this route. You’ll love it.

[rairahime]

omg screw Arthur I think I just fell in love with you, @tenjouu JEJJDJDJDJDUUD

Okay but in all seriousness thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! This is so nice ily, and thanks for not spoiling anything hahaha

I DID notice he was the most popular in jp, so I assumed he had that like tragic backstory sadness emo-ness going on, which for me was like “thats not gonna make things slide”, but it seems there’s much more than that!!!!

I’m happy to know MC gets tough!!! I mean most of the time, cybird’s mc’s arent the traditional damsel in distress, but from what it seems Arthur’s mc is hella cool!!

Omg i’m really really excited now, i mean i was excited before, but with a hint of annoyed-ness; but now i’m just excited!!!

[tenjouu]

akdhkdchdkdj i can't believe i've got one up on the most popular ikevam jp suitor..... wow ;) yes leave arthur and come to me

i'm glad that you're excited ohohoho!! ARTHUR'S MC IS ON THE TOP 10 LIST OF MCS I'D DATE so i highly recommend 10/10!!! im glad that you enjoyed the post too,, ;w;

but i do feel i should clarify, since i saw that the post unexpectedly blew up lmao

i feel like i accidentally emphasized too much the "gentlemanliness" aspect in that post but.......he's still super ridiculous and playful and sometimes likes to play up the pervertedness and flirting (not to any unforgivable degree) but you get fond of it (or rather, lmao i become fond of it idk what that says about me) so there's that!!

i look forward to hearing your thoughts (and everyone's) when his route comes out!!!!!!!!! please dont hold anything back LOL i consume route reviews religiously

[ladygacha]

salieri: come over

mozart: i can’t i’m composing

salieri: i have mc

mozart:

[sirius-lune]

And it made me thought of this scenario...

☻

PS: I am still in the middle of drawing other ikevam stuff for you all, so this is done under ten minutes, sorry for the shit quality. It came to me out of the blue , so... 😂

[themayamermaid-blog]

Ikevamp Shakespeare 21.07.19

- villain, i have done thy mother

[mineko811]

Because “drawing” your imaginary self is fun

And because it’s Monday

And this is the closest I’ll be toshort wavy hair that doesn’t puff out like lion’s mane.

Anyway, try it here. Have fun. Monday, too, shall pass.

@ikemenfics @snow–blanket @tsundere-mitsuhide @lulidrafts @ythmir-writes @pseudofaux @ikesenhell @forallyourikemensengokuneeds and anyone who wanna play.

[forallyourikemensengokuneeds]

Thanks @mineko811 for the tag!

Tagging @ikesenhell @ikesenlemonadestandstories @the-foxes-fangs @a-shout-to-the-void @tarralin @cailannuesugi @lordbunshin

[cailann]

Thank you @forallyourikemensengokuneeds ~

tagging @shingentigerofkai @shouta-bakugou @stephdaninja​ @tofuoto​ @crazyfreckledginger​ @lovingsiriusoswald​ @mythiica​ @dreams-written-in-violet-ink​ @elievalentine​ @redheadkittys​ @uesugi-akechi-please​ @lovingikesen​

[ikemenshakespeare]

A quick thanks to my favorite for tagging me! @cailannuesugi!! 💜

Tagging: @tofuoto, @gypsophiaa, @azuchi-princess, @koi-mahou-kakumei, @simplysslytherin, @hejer-maomao, @ikemen-lover159, and @mikamiw! 💜💜

[ikemen-lover159]

Thanks so much to @shingentigerofkai do the tag! ❤️

If you can’t tell from this very accurate interpretation of myself (it’s the best so far 😊) I’m very monotone. But I do like a splash of colour from time to time.

I think I’ll tag: @shionsetsuna @plumpblueberry @edgarbright @narekashi @jack-of-spades-luka @saphyhowl @pianoperson and anyone else who wants to do this! Also sorry if your already tagged above 😅

[edgarbright]

Thank you for the tag, @ikemen-lover159! ₍₍ ( ๑॔˃̶◡ ˂̶๑॓)◞♡ Monday has passed but now we’re at– Wednesday! (dun dun dun!)

I love yellow clothing but it doesn’t look good on me, thus… imaginary self LOL

Tagging some beautiful people: @coolandspice @tenjouu @hejer-maomao @nan-chi @sortaotaku @ladyrinielbright @otomegamesaremydrug @ieyasukenshinsandwich @msquercusalba @kawaii-ash and all the other beautiful people reading this (yes that’s YOU!) ❤⃛ヾ(๑❛ ▿ ◠๑ )

[tenjouu]

thank you for the tag my liege @edgarbright

i would like to tag, but free of charge: @themayamermaid-blog @egghotcakes @rosaliekali @rairahimesama @snow--blanket and anyone who comes across this post and sees my dumb face!!

skdjdj i realize some of you were already tagged im sorrrry

[kouei116]

IkeVam’s 2nd anniversary If Story event ~ To fall in love with you once more Part 2 - Mozart’s teaser 🎶

—

Year 2xxx, France, Paris. Led by the emotionally-stirring music, I fall in love once more. 

Yuuki: What a wonderful performance! May I ask your name? 

???: Wolf … please call me so. 

During my trip, I met a pianist with violet coloured eyes at a bar. 

Wolf: … You still enjoy listening to music. When I see your carefree face, I want to toss chocolate into your open mouth. 

Yuuki: Eh…? 

Wolf: No, not like that. Err … I think your simple-mindedness is great. 

Kind and gentlemanly, Wolf suddenly showed me his teasing side. I was feeling a bit uneasy, but I started to want to know more about Wolf.

Wolf: Hey … do you think Sumire (Violet) was happy? 

Yuuki: If Sumire was happy … 

???: Sumire was happy, it was satisfied only because it was able to meet the girl, wasn’t it? Its wish “I want to be with her until the last moment of my life” has been granted. 

Yuuki: … Er… this is …? 

When I hear the nostalgic tune, I recall the memories of the scenes I saw in my dreams. 

Wolf: This is not a reserved and pitiful love like Sumire’s. It’s a more passionate and intense love. Even if you don’t remember me, I have always been thinking of you. 

Then this time, you two will meet again in the Secret End, the unknown story of him who has been living and relying on past memories… 

Mozart: There is no guarantee of such things like reincarnation exists. Even if it was possible, the possibility of us being able to meet by chance is very low.

Leonardo: If you can’t find her, how about letting her find you? 

Closing my eyes, I imagine the moment the music reached Yuuki. My fingers on the keyboard become lighter. 

(I have always wished for her to smile) 

His feelings doesn’t change even as time passes and the melody of the piano will bind us together …

[tenjouu]

revolvere (4/?)

facetious plot summary: Lancelot loses his magic upon traveling back in time to the day of Alice the Second’s arrival. How will he save the world equipped with only his winning looks and charisma? Read on to find out!

On this week’s episode of Lancelot’s Big D*ck Energy, Harr beams in to Lancelot’s office to confront him about his magic...

1  |  2  |  3  |  4 : the man in the mask

About Harr.

Lancelot knows, logically, that Harr can manifest in any space by will. He entered the Magic Tower by will, materializing in a flash of brilliant light that sparked horror rather than hope. And then Lancelot died in front of him.

So the next time Harr does it, Lancelot nearly dies again. From a heart attack.

When someone violates the laws of space and time, the world trembles and splits for a brief moment like it can’t repress its wounds. There’s a shimmer, like those mirages on cobblestone under an unforgiving sun, but Lancelot thinks it might be Amon, come two days too early. He’s been had.

He isn’t exactly proud to have been caught with his pants figuratively around his ankles, but he has his letter opener ready in hand, banking on the element of surprise. Ready to fight for his life or die trying.

It’s Harr.

“Oh, it’s just you,” Lancelot says, unable to mask the relief. Dying knocked his facade out of place a little—might have even cracked it, really.

“Were you expecting someone else?” Harr replies coolly, arching an unimpressed brow.

But Lancelot realizes it’s Harr. Harr is actually standing in front of him, in his office (with his muddy boots staining the red carpet).

A living, breathing Harr, albeit scowling and angry. Lancelot recognizes the flatness of his tone for anger, isn’t quite sure what he did to make Harr this mad though well aware that he does deserve all of Harr’s ire—

“What is the meaning of this, Lancelot?” Harr demands, interrupting his brooding. “You can’t—“

His eyes widen upon realizing that he can’t. Can’t feel Lancelot’s magic, that is. He looks like he’s been struck in the chest.

For the record, that makes the two of them. Before dying, it’d been months since he had seen Harr. The last person he saw was Harr. The expression Harr had made then wasn’t of a man looking at a cursed enemy. The expression he’s making right now though is definitely of a man thinking of cursing someone.

Harr, remarkably, doesn’t back away or tense up when Lancelot comes closer. Not like a fugitive would. Nor like a betrayed friend. He probably figures that Lancelot can’t do much harm now.

“You look well,” Lancelot says, content. Harr’s face is a little gaunt, but he seems sound in mind and body. Still angry. Some sticks up places are just permanent. Lancelot makes a noise of satisfaction. “Good to see you, Harr.”

“Loki did say you seem to have gone mad,” Harr says with resignation. He reaches up and presses his fingers into the tender spot on Lancelot’s jaw.

Lancelot jerks back. Because Harr isn’t a touchy person. Also, he doesn’t want to feel the pain. Harr’s eyes narrow at the reflex.

“Did Amon do this to you?” he asks coldly.

Lancelot isn’t sure which part he’s talking about. The no magic part, the bruise on his jaw part, or administering the killing blow part? Oh well. Lancelot decides to milk it for what it’s worth. “It’s not safe,” he says abruptly, channeling every ounce of melodrama from the swirling of his body chakras. “You can’t be here. Amon could come any minute—“

“I’m not going anywhere,” Harr cuts in, steely. When Lancelot chances a glance over, he sees that Harr’s lone visible grey eye has darkened to silver with pure rage.

Lancelot opens his mouth, but Harr whirls right on him.

“You fool,” he says, building momentum. “You stupid fool. You great idiot. You should have known that working with Amon would only bring you ruin. What he must have done to your father, and—and look what—look what he’s done to you—”

“Is that all?” Lancelot asks, voice shaking with unfathomable emotion.

“No,” Harr replies. “I’m not finished. You suicidal maniac. You have the self-preservation instincts of a lemming. I do not understand how you are still alive. Amon took your magic without taking your soul? Do you understand what that means? He’s accomplished what he wanted all along!”

It’s…actually getting really hard. Trying not to laugh. Lancelot offers a wobbly smile that Harr mistakes for fragility, because Harr, though still furious, slowly draws back his temper. The thickness of his magical aura recedes with it. Lancelot only knows because the magical light by his desk flickers. After all, he can’t feel magic anymore.

“So help me,” Lancelot says simply.

“The nerve,” Harr says, without heat. “To think that I’ll just help you.”

“Why else did you come to my office?” Lancelot keeps his expression open, void of deception this time. He knows that he can trust Harr. He’s always trusted Harr. And he hopes that Harr will choose to trust him again, without the pretense of life or death.

“To see for myself if it was true,” Harr mutters unconvincingly. “To see for myself if you had really lost it.”

Harr has always been a terrible liar. Actually the worst. His tips of his ears turn a little red when he lies, you see. He glances left, where the eyes naturally fall when the brain tries to deceive the body. 

Lancelot is glad to see him living.

“I’m sane, I assure you. Now…” Lancelot claps his hands together authoritatively. “Since you’ve agreed, I’d like your protection.”

“I haven’t agreed,” Harr grumbles, but crosses his arms over his chest nonetheless. Warily, he says, “I can set up wards in your office that are triggered by aggressive magic—”

“No,” Lancelot says. “Not for me. There’s a bit of a situation, you see. You presumably already know. Amon has eyes on Alice.”

/

Harr very, very reluctantly agrees to keep Alice under his watch. Conversely, Lancelot thinks in sneaky, sneaky relief, that that means the Black Army will be able to protect Harr and his own ward as their own. Two birds with one stone.

“I didn’t take you for a romantic,” Harr notes, readying to depart. He adjusts his cloak, putting the hood over his head.

“Am I?” Lancelot asks curiously.

“Love at first sight,” Harr elaborates. “Didn’t think you’d be the type to reform out of love.”

Lancelot blinks at him, wondering if he’s been caught. He stares at Harr for the longest time, trying to figure out if he’s been figured out. Harr stares right back.

“There’s nothing romantic about it,” Lancelot finally says. “More tragic than romantic, actually.”

“There’s no tragedy.” Harr points out, puzzled. Harr then offers him his first smile of the night. “It’s good to see you have your priorities straight now.”

Lancelot leans back in his chair, the corner of his mouth quirking up wryly. “My priorities have never changed,” he shoots back, and Harr vanishes with a humph.

He means it. He’ll make Cradle a place for everyone. A home (that Harr can return to).

[edgarbright]

Edgar Bright & the Count of Saint-Germain Similarities

Because they are my two top faves at the moment in Ikerev and Ikevamp respectively, @tenjouu asked if Saint gave me Edgar vibes, and there I was with my two surviving brain cells wondering h o w

For Ikevamp, this is only from what I’ve seen in Leonardo’s Route and the Dancing with Danger Story Event

Both with BDE energy? Check!

Both are gentlemen? Check!

Both dote on the MC? Check!

Both compliment the MC regularly? Check!

Both take interest in the MC’s emotional and physical well-being, even when it’s not their route? Double check!!

Both more than physically capable at protecting the MC from harm? Check!

Both observant and insightful when it comes to how others are feeling? Check!

Both know how to read a room? Check!

Both with dangerous family members that are better kept away from the MC? Check!

Both disguise their emotions under an easy-going expression? Check!

Both actually soft boys? Check!

Both like to be surrounded by a warm, friendly atmosphere and see others enjoying themselves? Check!

Both with a connection to sugar? Check!

[otobabe]

Mozart in day to day life: STOP WITH THE NOISE ugh omg mezzo piano at most 😒

Mozart in bed: come on, I know you can get louder than that, give it to me fortississimo, my darling muse 😏

[edgarbright]

Happy Father’s Day, Harr!

[sortaotaku]

I love the HarLance banter

They’re so funny 😂😂😂

They’re both usually so serious but when you put them together they’re so childish and petty. @edgarbright

Also why is Harr literally me?

^Lance is being my older brother.

They’re the designated ossan group but it’s kinda funny to remember that Harr is the same age as Jonah.

[edgarbright]

LOL I love them so much (｡ >艸<) This kind of inconsequential pettiness between them gives me LIFE

That awkward silence, their incidental unity vs Loki’s enthusiasm, Lancelot cracking a smile, Harr holding strong to I-Am-The-Night, Sirius calling Harr’s bluff, Harr projecting onto Lancelot, Lancelot not denying he had fun but collaborating that Harr had fun too! You tried, Harr, but you might be outmatched this time! There were witnesses!

(Also Harr projecting his happy, if child-like, memories and making them of Lancelot is just too good!)

[edgarbright]

Childhood Route Sweet End ft. Loki as the sole purveyor of the party’s last brain cell

[tenjouu]

omg u still remember who I like I’m so 😭😭 I hope life treats you well I love u and maybe we shall see hopefully Arthur stops breathing down my neck : ) letmefocusonisaacplease

OF COURSE I REMEMBER you’re dear to me after all we’re already tomodachi in my mind

i love u too

BREATHING DOWN YOUR NECK IS a very apt and applicable metaphor 

polygamy is always an option ;)

[tenjouu]

Is arthur your favorite ikevamp boy?

im gonna have to say no on that one!!

not because of the man himself! but due to the following reasons:

his fanbase is so huge it's basically impossible to get any of his collection event stories f2p so i dont get much exposure aside from his main route! ;w; love him though

im constantly reminded that his cv is kimura ryohei and all i can think about during his voiced scenes is that one really hilarious afureko during a magi seiyuu event. also i cannot unhear his kise ryouta voice whining 「黒子っちいいいい」 and ngl sometimes i cant

i.......hate to admit this out loud but i guess i just..........prefer tsundere characters OTL. guaranteed cheap and easy character development and resolved romantic tension or your money back!! gets me every time

[tenjouu]

omgg I love u so much both ur summarizations for isaac and Arthur have been so skhdhdjddjjd *clenches fist* it’s just so freaking good ur an amazing writer please stay my heart can’t handle you mia again

YIKES HOW WAS THIS NOT RESPONDED TOO aldjdkhdkfjshd im sorrrry this wasnt supposed to be blank

my friend,, you know that i will always apppreciate you fot your kind words and warmth and friendship!!

im glad that you enjoyed that arthur post LOL i look forward to seeing if isaac will remain your main? and!!!!! i promise ill try not to leaveeee

[ikevampeventarchive]

Hello! Thank you so much for all the work that you guys do! If I may ask..... Do you guys know who is the UL for all the released vamp routes?

Hello! Thank you for your kind words, we’re all working very hard to keep up with Cybird ^^I’ll be putting the reply under the cut as to prevent spoilers, since this involves discussing routes that haven’t been released in ENG yet. 

Keep reading

[an-otome-cally-correct]

Morning Habits

My hand has been forced. AKA would you like some crack… ships? Look what you made me do @batteryrose.  If you wanna read more of my stuff, then check here.

Through a curious series of events - one that involved a blushing, stammering Isaac asking him for a favor - Arthur found himself sitting at the bedside of the mansion’s newest resident, with Napoleon Bonaparte himself still rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

At first, Arthur couldn’t understand why Isaac had been so insistent in avoiding such a simple task - waking the Frenchman, that is. It had seemed straightforward enough, but the poor man appeared flustered all the same, and Arthur hadn’t the slightest clue as to why. He had planned on asking the physicist later in the day, but now that he had successfully woken up Napoleon, he had come to realize the cause of Isaac’s embarrassment.

“So, you mean to tell me… that you have a habit of kissing people in your sleep?” he asked, making sure his words were clear. It was a peculiar quirk, but they all had their oddities, so who was he to judge? “No matter who it is?”

“Unfortunately,” Napoleon sighed, apologetic. “I’m sorry for any discomfort I may have caused.”

Arthur considered him for a few moments, the warmth and tenderness of the kiss still lingering on his lips. It had been unexpected and had most definitely caught him by surprise, but he decided it wasn’t all that bad. If anything, he found it rather…  pleasant.

This was going to be fun.

“No, no. No need for apologies, ‘Leon,” Arthur chuckled, flashing the other man a grin as he clapped a hand onto his shoulder. “But if you don’t mind me asking one more thing, old chap… You say you don’t remember?”

Napoleon shook his head.

“Well that’s rather unfortunate… but, no matter,” he hummed as he let go of the Frenchman and stood up. “I suppose I’ll just have to make sure the next one is worth remembering.”

The transition from confusion, to realization, to irritation on Napoleon’s face was utterly priceless.

Oh this was going to be fun indeed.