shinydelirium

[shinydelirium]

This is basically my mood when I saw this.

Iirc, the last time there was any juicy Helios content was Clinic date way back when. Please don't let this date be shit. I still have PTSD from the other one. Helios should take up 95% of it at least cuz ya gurl has been thirsty for this silver fox. Speaking of...my God, Helios in that leather jacket and wearing that hat is doing major things to me 🤤🤤🤤. HE LOOKIN' DAMN FINE!!!🔥🔥🔥 It's times like these where I just want to photoshop MC out of the pic and insert myself.

[CN] Kiro's Unbiased Mirroring Mind's Quest Preview

🌸 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content that hasn't been released on the EN server yet! 🌸

In front of you, I am transparent.

If you love me, don't be patient.

Translator: @cheesy09

✨ Unbiased Mirroring Mind's Quest Preview:

The days of rest disrupted by work from BS make you start to daydream—

All the special memories of the past are related to that identity.

Simply show everything off and let him once again become a "bad guy" that you can't forget. Both the golden sun and the silver moon are willing to embrace each other in your heart at this moment.

—"If you love me, don't be patient."

Kiro came back injured. After I help him bandage his wounds, I decide to help him clear the game myself. Who knew that I would forget to redeem the prize after winning! In order to compensate for Kiro's wasted efforts, we go on a date to the amusement park to relax, but it seems like the trip isn't particularly joyful... How should we compromise? Kiro and I grope for the answer.

"Huh, when did I become a bad guy?"

"It was when you came to see me as Helios a long, long time ago."

For a moment, Kiro's throat rolls violently, and his expression suddenly becomes a little reserved.

"You... still remember."

It's over. I seem to have said the wrong thing.

Seeing that not only the tail of the person on the other side is drooping, but also that dark clouds have gathered above his head, I cough lightly, trying to mentally make up for my faux pas.

"Ahem, actually, looking back now, I just find it interesting that you were "bad" back then!"

"Interesting?"

"What's interesting?"

His hand quietly exerts a bit of force and the temperature warms the glass goldfish we held in our palms.

Even though it's clearly a memory from a very long time ago, for some reason, when I mention it, the entanglement with the person in front of me at that time is still clear, as if it were yesterday.

All that bitterness, the sorrows and joys are superimposed with more experiences, becoming memories that can be spoken of frankly.

"For example, you never let me follow you back then, and you often deliberately scared me..."

"That time in the clinic, I clearly recognized you, but you still insisted on saying that you weren't Kiro, deliberately not recovering from your injuries and yet..."

"What?"

"What else did you say, "Did you think I was going to kiss you?"?"

"Now that I think about it, you really were a bad guy."

"........."

Kiro pauses for breath. There is a hint of emotion in his eyes that I can't fathom.

Supporting himself on the floor, he moves closer to me.

"Why do I feel... you seem to relish me like that more?"

@thatfanfictionchick WHERE YOU AT, GIRL??? OUR BOY'S FINALLY HERE 😭💕

[shinydelirium]

Omg....what an awful mess of a date this was...it read like a terribly bad fanfic as if the writers weren't even trying. The repetitive descriptions thru-out was ASTOUNDING to the point I wanted to poke me eyes out. Papergames is definitely running out of ideas for dates. Why do they even bother putting this event together? Its like they did it for the sake of it being the holidays. And why are Kiro's karmas always the odd one out of the bunch!?!? All the other guys have their hair all nice and fancy so why can't Kiro have one??? I thought this date would change my mind but I've lost all faith. The WORST Kiro date in history. The CN Kiro fans have all reason to rage.

[CN] Kiro's Screen Date

🌸 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for a date that hasn't been released on the EN server yet! 🌸

[Note: This date was translated with the help of Google Translate :>]

——*:･ﾟ✧——*:･ﾟ✧——

[PART 1]

Hearing the sound of pebbles hitting the window, I quickly look down.

Carla waves her hand and points in the direction of the back door of my house. I feel a sense of elation. After confirming that my parents are asleep, I carefully pick up my skirt, go downstairs and slip out the door.

Carla: We have to hurry up, or we'll miss the magic show. It's the hottest new thing right now!

Before I can say anything, she takes my hand and starts running with me.

As one of the few cheerful girls in the girls' church school, Carla is always taking me to experience all kinds of novel things at the moment.

If not for her well-informed sources and the dogmatic atmosphere at home, I probably would never have even had the chance to see the club.

With the town being as small as it is, we arrive at the newly opened club very quickly.

The waiter leads us inside, and the moment the doors open, the music is loudly amplified, mixing with a series of encores.

The man in a white suit takes off his hat to the audience and gracefully walks off the stage.

His blonde hair is particularly dazzling, like a figure walking out of a palace oil painting. People don't stop cheering until the figure disappears around the corner of the stage.

Host: Today's magic has come to an end, please enjoy the rest of the evening.

The music sounds again. The lights of the mirror-ball reflect on the dance floor and all kinds of men and women begin to dance.

MC: ...Is it over?

Carla: What a pity! I wonder If I'll be able to sneak out again during the next performance...

Carla lets out a regretful sigh and pulls me to sit in the booth next to her.

But after just one look behind her, she suddenly seems to have discovered something and her face livens up again.

Carla: You sit here for a bit while I go put my makeup on. Since I'm not interested in magic, I've got to find a handsome guy to dance with, otherwise these tickets will have been in vain.

MC: Wait...

When I look up, I see a pair of blue eyes behind Carla's fiery figure.

The man not far away is clad in a white suit. Before I can react, he walks up to me, and with a slight twist of his fingers, a flower suddenly appears, held between his fingertips.

Magician: The most beautiful flower, given to most adorable and charming lady in the room.

He immediately hands over the flower to me, his blue eyes particularly clear in the light, akin to shining stars in the night sky.

I am left a little stunned for a moment, hesitant on whether I should take the flower from him.

Magician: You don't like magic?

MC: No, I like it very much.

MC: It's just my first time seeing this kind of magic... I'm sorry, my friend and I just missed your show.

Magician: Do you still want to see it?

His slightly drawn-out voice carries with it a certain temptation, pulling me into its tide, and I nod almost subconsciously.

He smiles and sits down on the plush seat next to me, asking the waiter to serve us two glasses of wine. He then takes out a deck of playing cards.

Magician: Actually, magic can not only change things out of thin air, but can also provide many interesting forms of entertainment.

Magician: For example, in the this deck of cards, I can guess your heart.

MC: Guess... my heart?

Magician: If I guess correctly, you have to answer my question, if not... I will give you whatever you want.

Magician: Want to give it a try?

He holds the cards with a determined look on his face, and his blue eyes look straight into my heart with a hint of aggression and bewitchment.

My heart cannot help but beat faster, yet I deliberately raise my voice, unconvinced.

MC: Okay, please start.

Magician: Please choose a card from this deck. Remember the type and number, don't show it to me, and then put it back in again.

I draw out a 9 of hearts, then turn the card over and put it back, following his instructions. He shuffles the cards a few more times.

He puts his hand on the cards, as if sensing something, then takes one out and hands it to me.

After taking a good look at the card, I cannot help but widen my eyes. It is the 9 of hearts that I drew.

MC: ...How did you do it?!

Magician: I said I could do magic.

Magician: First question, tell me your name.

MC: Jenny.

MC: Please sir, what is your name..?

Magician: Kylo.

He raises his eyebrows slightly. At this moment, the stars seem to be condensed within his irises, rendering me unable to look away.

Kylo: Miss Jenny, shall we continue?

Kylo: Right now, everything has only just begun.

His slender fingers fingers fold the cards then, and the pile of cards dance regularly in his hands, drawing a beautiful arc in the air, and are then handed to me.

The inadvertent contact of our skins leaves my fingertips with a slight burn.

Just when I am about to take over, the cards fly obediently into his palm in the next second.

A slight smile appears on the corner of his mouth and he waves the cards in front of me again, his mischievous movements making me even more eager to try.

We play like this one game after another, chatting more and more speculatively with each magic trick, until the waiter comes to remind us that the club is about to close.

What occurred just now was akin to a beautiful dream, but now that I have woken up from this dream, I am a little ashamed to find that Carla has disappeared without me knowing when.

I quickly search the surroundings with Kylo, but even until everyone has gone, she is nowhere to be found.

Waiter: If you're looking for the lady who came with you, she and another gentleman have already left.

After listening to the waiter, we are left with no choice but to walk out first.

The street lights are turned off in the early morning, and a few crows can be heard in the distance every now and then, making the already dark night even more eerie.

Kylo chuckles into my ear. He seems to have read my thoughts.

Kylo: I'll take you home. I want to hear more interesting things about your school.

——*:･ﾟ✧——*:･ﾟ✧——

[PART 2]

Kiro: This is my first playing the male lead since I started acting. It's truly great being able to work with my senior.

In the dressing room, Kiro takes off his top hat, straightens his jacket and then sits down not far away, slightly reserved.

He is the best among the newly signed actors of the company. Although his qualifications are still relatively young, he will definitely go on to become a good star in the future.

MC: Don't say that. We both belong to the same company, so there will be many opportunities for us to work together in the future.

Assistant: Miss MC, your coffee.

MC: Betty, also...

Just when I am about to ask my assistant to make another cup for Kiro, the door of the dressing room creaks open.

Assistant Director: This is the script for the next scene. The screenwriter has just revised it. It would be best for the two of you to walk through the scene in advance after reading it.

Assistant Director: We plan on deleting Carla's part to make the rhythm more compact. After finishing the shots, we will shoot the entire scene from the doorway to the end.

Taking the script, I glance at it briefly and then frown slightly.

MC: It's a bit different from the previous content...

The previous scene where Kylo sent Jenny home is changed to that of an intimate one, with the inclusion of hugging and kissing scenes that are somewhat bold nowadays.

Kiro, who is standing on the side, is also left stunned. He looks at me with a bit of hesitation and then quickly averts his eyes.

Although he has deliberately turned his head, I could still make out the slight blush on his face.

Assistant Director: This is the version that has been approved by the higher-ups. Though it's somewhat challenging, I believe that the two of you will definitely give us the best of your acting skills.

Assistant Director: If you want to finish the shoot before dawn, focus on this... and...

After a few more explanations, the assistant director leaves, taking my assistant out, leaving us alone with the scene.

Apart from the roar of the fireplace, no other sound exists in the dressing room.

After I read the script again, I adjust my mental state, get up and walk to Kiro.

MC: Relax a little. After all, this is a required course for actors. Let's try the dialogue first, shall we?

Although I am a little nervous, as an actor with more experience in the industry, I try to keep my tone as relaxed as possible.

After hearing what I said, he nods slightly and stands up, taking a deep breath, as if he has made up his mind.

Kiro: [slowly exhaling] Okay.

I pick up the script, flip to the revised scene and clear my throat.

MC: I'm home, Mr. Kylo.

Kiro: Then I wish you... sweet dreams.

Kiro's voice during the dialogue is clearly a little softer, and his hands grip the edge of the script rather unnaturally.

He doesn't dare to look at me with his twinkling eyes. After repeating the lines again, he hesitates and does not continue.

Though it is also my first time shooting such a scene, and I can't keep my face from feeling a little hot, for the sake of moving forward, all I can do is calm myself down and let myself take the lead.

MC: Here, put your hands on my waist, pull me into your arms and kiss me.

As I speak, I take his hand and put it on my waist, taking the initiative to move closer to his arms.

Kiro: MC...

Surprise flashes across his face for a moment, obviously not expecting me to do this. He is about to pull his hand away, but I pull him tighter towards me.

MC: Let's focus on the script. Here it says that the magician wants to kiss... Jenny.

MC: If you're not used to it yet, we can turn off the lights first.

I try my best to control my stiff fingertips, raise my hand to turn off the light in the dressing room and breathe a sigh of relief.

This way, the growing heat on my face will not be exposed to him.

I am unable to see his face clearly in the darkness, only an overlapping and ambiguous silhouette outlined by the firelight emitting from the fireplace.

Everything is magnified. I can clearly feel the heat of his palms transmitting through the thin lacey fabric at my waist.

The close distance makes his breath fan across my face.

His eyes are like a deep sea. The moment our eyes meet, there is a touch of aggression and anticipation within them that makes my heart tighten.

After a brief silence, I pout and am about to say something, but my lips are suddenly enveloped with a light warmth.

He kisses me.

His warm breath occupies my lips and my breathing grows chaotic. It takes me a while to murmur that sentence.

MC: That was my first kiss, Mr. Magician.

We embrace each other in an extremely intimate posture. Beneath the beautiful light and shadow, he is a little closer than before, completely encircling me within his arms.

I put my hands on his shoulders and breathe against his warm lips, as if the two of us are melting together into the sea.

His breaths are a little fast, and his heartbeats beat rapidly against his chest. For a moment, I cannot even tell whether they are his or mine.

Although I am left momentarily stunned, I keep telling myself in my heart that this is an act.

However, I am not the only one left stunned at this moment.

Kiro: [dazed murmur] ...That was also my first kiss.

His words fall between our intertwined breaths, seeming to cause the temperature around us to suddenly rise.

MC: ...You got the wrong line.

A trace of what is left of my sense of reason makes me realize that this isn't a line, and I quickly change the subject to cover up my restless heartbeat.

My words clearly make him panic. Kiro quickly lets go of me and quickly turns the light back on.

Perhaps because he got caught in the embarrassing situation of "getting the wrong line", his face turns a little red, and he turns around, looking down at the lines in the script that he is supposed to say.

And because of this, I am glad that he isn't able to notice my reaction--

I am also breathing rapidly, my face heating up.

Likewise, he won't know...

This was also my first kiss, Mr. Kiro.

——*:･ﾟ✧——*:･ﾟ✧——

[PART 3]

Kylo: Good evening, everyone.

Kylo: It was fate that allowed us to meet on this night.

On the club stage, the red velvet curtains are drawn to both sides with the music, the spotlight drawing the audience's attention to the young magician.

Kylo appears on the stage in a well-tailored white suit. He takes off his hat in greeting and then a rain of flowers showers down on the venue.

The next instant, he waves the magic wand in his hand. A cluster of firelight rises and the flowers disappear.

Kylo: Are you ready to join this miraculous feast?

I see him throwing his hat into the sky, and then the dazzling ribbons explode, the hat changing from one to three.

Kylo raises his chin in the face of the bright spotlight and takes one of the hats with great confidence.

He takes his time making his next move. His blue eyes look around calmly before he opens his palms--

Under the intense drum beat, a snow-white rabbit emerges from the hat. It shakes its ears and jumps into his palm.

The audience then exclaims and cheers, stands and applauds, and several people in fancy attire throw gold coins at the stage.

At this moment, I play the role of Jenny and sit in the booth somberly.

Sommelier: It's quite a pity that you just missed Mr. Kylo's performance, miss.

The sommelier on the side vividly describes to me the performance I had just missed while clearing out the glasses.

I turn to look at Kylo and smile shyly.

MC: But I don't think this is the only time Mr. Kylo will perform. I'll arrive early next time.

Kylo: Then I will reserve the best seat for you.

He says, putting on his hat and bowing to me like a gentleman.

Kylo: It's getting late, and I honestly can't find any reason to keep the lady.

Kylo: So, let me escort you home safely, alright?

-

Kylo and I walk side by side on the way home, and I sneakily look at his profile in the moonlught.

Perhaps it's because it's my first time being so close to someone of the opposite sex, but every time our eyes meet, my heartbeat keeps speeding up uncontrollably.

After hesitating for some time, despite my embarrassment, I finally ask the question that made me most curious.

MC: Mr. Kylo, someone like you... must already be in a relationship with a girl, right?

Kylo: You guessed wrong. I don't have a girlfriend.

Kylo: However, at his moment, I'm encountering a beautiful love, so maybe I'll have one soon.

Like some kind of invitation, he takes advantage of the situation and takes my hand.

All of a sudden, my face feels hot and my heart pounds heavily.

His palms are warm and dry, and somehow, I let him hold me until I reach the door of my house.

MC: ...I'm home now.

Kylo: Then, I wish you sweet dreams.

MC: The same to you.

I nod and prepare to open the door, slightly reluctant, but his voice comes from behind me again.

Kylo: I have never felt time fly so quickly...

Kylo: Perhaps the romantic night calls for a romantic farewell.

His whispers are carried to my ears by the wind. I try to steady my mind and look at this person who is still able to be eye-catching even in the dead of night.

MC: [blushing] Mr. Kylo...

Before I finish speaking, he takes a step closer to me, a smile on his face, and immediately puts his hands on my waist, drawing our breaths closer.

Kylo: We need some romance, right?

This is clearly a line in the script, but looking into his eyes, I feel as if I have fallen into a deep sea.

He puts me in a trance, and I am unable to tell whether this is a part of the act or not.

MC: [blushing] I...

In an instant, all those unspoken hesitations are swallowed up by his kiss.

Different from the shyness in the dressing room some time ago, his breathing closely intertwines with mine, as if wanting to loose himself in the sensation with me.

Kylo: [murmuring breathlessly] Tell me...

He asks me softly, as if he were bewitching me.

My breathing is a little chaotic, and I begin to respond to him involuntarily, slowly snaking my hands around his neck.

MC: Yes...

A trace of tenderness suddenly flashes in his eyes, but he does not let me go because of this, only continues to deepen the kiss.

It isn't until the camera lights not far away flash that I am suddenly brought back to reality and stroke his cheek.

MC: ...That was my first kiss, Mr. Kylo.

Director: Cut! Come in earlier and come again!

I quickly take a deep breath and nod to the director.

MC: Sorry, director. I'll adjust my state.

After responding to the director, when I turn around and look at Kiro before me, my originally calm heartbeat starts to race again.

MC: ...Well, you've made a lot of progress from what you did in the dressing room.

Kiro: Yeah?

Kiro: But I don't think it's enough.

Kiro: When facing the person you like, you have to make her feel it more clearly.

Kiro says it so candidly that I have to blink in surprise for a moment.

There is clearly no change in his facial features - it's the same as ever.

And his behavior at this moment is completely different to that of the shy young man who was in the dressing room half an hour ago.

But he doesn't give me a chance to ask for an explanation. He nods to the director and indicates that the filming can start.

With the sound of the film machine turning, I pick up the hem of my skirt again, as if I have already transformed into that young girl who doesn't know much about the world, immersed in that alluring golden light.

A newcomer whose acting skills have improved so quickly--

I think I want to get to know you again, Kiro.

Director: Action.

MC: That was my first kiss, Mr. Kylo.

Kylo: Then I must be the luckiest person in the world.

MC: Do you say that to other girls?

Kylo: No, you're the only one in front of me.

As he speaks, he takes off his coat and puts it on me, tightening it around the collar.

I startle, looking at the coat he put on me so naturally.

This isn't something that's in the script.

I am unable to keep myself from looking up at him, but he just looks at me with a smile and tucks my wind-blown hair behind my ears.

The coat is stained with his warmth and gradually merges with my own, prompting me to take a step closer to him under the heat.

At this moment, I am no longer confused about whether I am Jenny or MC.

I just obey my instincts at this moment and place a gentle kiss on his lips.

He immediately hugs me tighter, his hands wandering around my waist, and then gently strokes my back.

I gently close my eyes and what follows is a longer and more lingering kiss from him.

God knows how bold such a performance is. We are expressing love in front of everyone as if no one else was around.

Looking at him in front of me, feeling his breathing and touch, I gradually am unable to tell whether these emotions are real or a performance.

Since we have to shoot different scenes and angles for editing, we kiss like this countless times.

And I have drowned in that deep sea countless times.

By the time the director shouts "Cut", the sky was getting brighter.

Watching Kiro pack up his luggage alone in the distance, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable.

Maybe I need to process what happened today.

I don't say anything more to Kiro. When I am about to leave in the car, he comes and knocks at my car window.

Kiro: Miss MC, can I have your contact information?

Different from the wandering look he has during filming, his eyes are pure, and shine in the morning light.

He makes my heart skip a beat again.

MC: Certainly.

I don't want him to see anything, so I lower my head take out the lipstick from my bag. With feigned nonchalance, I write my phone number on a piece of paper and hand it to him, and then ask my driver to drive away.

Looking at that figure gradually disappearing in the rearview mirror, a faint anticipation starts to spread in my heart.

——*:･ﾟ✧——*:･ﾟ✧——

[PART 4]

But ever since that day, he has never contacted me.

Another day of shooting ends. As soon as I open the apartment door, the apartment manager on the first floor pokes his head out.

Manager: There's no call for you today, Miss MC.

MC: ...Thanks.

Manager: God, this is the first time I've seen you care so much.

Manager: You've been waiting for this call for three weeks, right? Tell me, what kind of person is this "Mr. Kiro"?

Seeing his look of interest, I smile politely in response and hurry back home.

The anticipation I felt when I handed over my phone number and name a few weeks ago has now turned into a slightly gnawing irritation.

The memory of that sweet and raw kiss has appeared so many times in my dreams in the middle of the night, that it honestly felt more like a dream.

Could it be that he is an expert? Not only is he an eloquent magician on-screen, but he's capable of leaving people anxious and sleepless at night off-screen as well.

Thoughts come to my mind, so I simply kick off my high heels and throw myself onto the sofa with a sigh.

To be honest, I could just contact him through the company while he is filming in other states.

But what is the point of contacting him like this? If he really thought of this as only a temporary emotion, then I might as well extinguish the flames that have ignited in my heart as soon as possible.

MC: Go ahead and film your movie. If you don't want to contact me, then don't contact me!

-

Kiro: Miss MC! Long time no see!

The next time I meet him is a month later on the set of a commercial we are co-producing.

As soon as I arrive at the beach we are filming at, the man who cast me aside and ignored me for more than a month immediately runs towards me.

He still smiles at me as brightly and warmly as the sun, and his eyes as blue as the sea can still easily take away my soul in an instant.

I turn my head away as if nothing has happened, deliberately not looking at him.

While I had some begrudging thoughts at the prospect of filming with him, the company has spent a lot of money to get this soda commercial.

Neither the reward in front of me nor my professional ethics has given me the chance to refuse.

Kiro: The response to the movie was very good. Everyone recognized our characters during the filming.

Kiro: People keep saying that we're a perfect match, a real couple!

My heart, which has been anxious for quite some time, becomes incredibly light. The corners of my mouth helplessly long to rise along with his, but I pull them down again.

I calmly straighten my back, raise my neck pretentiously and gracefully respond to him with a sideways glance.

MC: Yeah?

Kiro: I met a few movie fans a few days ago who asked me about your latest whereabouts...

As he waits with me for the camera to be set up, he talks about the daily happenings of this period, as if nothing has happened.

The irritability that has been with me for a long time lingers around me, mixing with the happiness of seeing him, and becoming more and more and complex than I am used to.

Kiro: How are you lately?

The "culprit" in front of me blinked his sincere eyes, an innocent look on his face.

Photographer: The props are ready! Come over here, you two!

Before I can answer, the photographer interrupts us.

But that was alright, otherwise I didn't know if I could maintain my composure on the surface.

After all, other than him, filming a summer soda commercial on a winter beach is sad enough.

Photographer: This set of promotional pictures needs to highlight the concept of drinks being incorporated into life. The two of you can chat about anything and find that casual everyday state for yourselves!

I sit under the parasol and make a cute gesture of enjoying the sunshine. Kiro is half-lying next to me clearly, reaching out to pick up a bottle of soda as if to drink it.

"Click--"

Photographer: Great! That's it! Keep going!

I straighten up and gesture to get something from the picnic basket. He changes his posture in response and looks back at me.

Kiro: You and I haven't seen each other for about a month.

Kiro: Like the photographer said, what should we talk about?

Photographer: Next one!

I am so angry that I hear the photographer's voice in my ears, so I immediately open my eyes wide and put on a sweet smile.

Kiro also raises his hand to put on his sunglasses, his face glowing.

"Click--"

The moment the camera moves away, my expression immediately collapses and I can't help but stare at him.

MC: Want to chat with me now? Did you take my phone number and forget about it a month ago?

Hearing my words, a trace of panic flashes across his eyes. He closes the magazine and is about to take my hand, but I cleverly sidestep him.

Photographer: Look at each other again! Smile... a little more sensationally!

I raise my eyebrows and look up at him, our eyes meeting in mid-air.

Kiro closes one eye and raises the corners of his lips in a teasing arc, though he is unable to remove the panic from his eyes in time.

"Click--"

This time, his outstretched hand grasps a hold of my wrist.

The warmth from another person irons my skin and is enough to warm my heart in this cold.

Kiro: I haven't forgotten. I've always kept your phone number!

Kiro: It's just... I haven't found the time yet...

MC: It's just a phone call. Do you need to find the time?

I can't help but complain quietly.

All I want is to know what he thinks of me, and meet with him and chat with him outside of the camera.

Kiro: Because it's a very important matter... so I've been thinking about how to tell you.

Kiro: Later I finally realized that I should tell you in person rather than on the phone.

He pulls my hand hard and prompts me to fall directly into his arms. Then the sound of the photographer pressing the shutter comes, one after another.

Kiro: What do you say?

Kiro touches my cheek with one hand and lowers his head.

The distance between us suddenly shortens and I fall into a clear ocean.

His breath gently brushes the side of my face and I breathe it in, along with the air.

Kiro: Will you go on a date with me?

"Click--"

I don't know if I had time to adjust my expression in the final photo and give a smile that met the requirements.

-

I don't even remember how I said goodbye to the photographer, thanked everyone at the scene one by one, and retired to the break room.

Involuntarily, my heart is roaring, and my cheeks have turned crimson.

Even after I wrap myself in my coat, my breathing still doesn't calm down.

A mischievous sound comes from beside me and a golden color that is more dazzling than the sun breaks into my line of sight.

The tip of his nose is still stained red due to the sea breeze. When he stretches out his hand, a piece of crystal clear fruit candy appears.

With another wave of his hand, the candy in his palm turns into a flower.

The corners of my lips rebel against my reason and raise due to this familiar scene.

MC: Is this also a trick by Mr. Magician?

Kiro places the flowers in my hand with immense care. He slows down his voice and speaks softly.

Kiro: You are the magician who has cast a spell on me.

Kiro: During the time I haven's seen you, I've thought about you every day.

Although I am slightly aware of his intentions, I still childishly choke him.

MC: ...It's been more than a month and you still haven't broken the act?

Kiro: Whether on or off screen, I have missed this lovely and charming lady.

Kiro: Rather, it was because I wanted to distinguish whether it was the you on screen or the you off screen that I couldn't forget...

Kiro: That's why I took on that scene that was shot out of town. I already knew your number by heart, and I had passed by the phone booth hundreds of times, but I still never called you.

Kiro: Because I realized that I couldn't just seek you out - I wanted to stand higher in order to be close to you.

Kiro: So when I came to know you were going to be shooting for this commercial, I worked hard to get the opportunity for this as well.

Kiro: Whether she's an innocent and lovely young lady on-screen, or a professional celebrity who hides her nervousness off-screen.

Kiro: Or the vibrant and lively MC in front of me, who secretly glared at me several times.

Kiro: As long as you are in front of me, you leave me fascinated.

He looks straight at me, slowly but not allowing me to refuse, and leans forward, pressing a little warmth to my lips.

Sweet, and just as raw and clumsy as that night.

Different from the master magician, standing before me is the sincere and passionate Kiro who belongs only to me.

I close my eyes and give him the same unskilled kiss.

The fire in the break room crackles, propping up a corner of spring flowers in winter.

Kiro: Will you go on a date with me?

He lowers his voice and whispers into my ear, sending a steady stream of heat that leaves me dizzy.

I put my arms around his neck and peck him on the cheek.

MC: Isn't it happening right now?

[END]

——*:･ﾟ✧——*:･ﾟ✧——

✨ Trivia: The 9 of Hearts card that MC drew in the start of the date symbolizes satisfaction and joy. All misfortune is reversed or mitigated by this card. It gives the message: enjoy today and stop worrying about tomorrow.

Translation Masterlist: HERE

[shinydelirium]

No More Kiro Content/Translations

As the title suggests, I will no longer be doing any more Kiro translations. My interest in the game has taken a huge nosedive and I'm sick and tired of what Papergames has done with his character/story arc and karma illustrations (specifically how MC is portrayed in them). I'm sorry to anyone who was looking forward to reading new Kiro content. As to the person who sent me an ask about my favorite Kiro dates, I truly am sorry for not responding since I rarely go on Tumblr nowadays. I will try to answer when I find the time. Thank you to everyone for reading my translations since I started. I really do appreciate it and gained some experience from doing them. Take care and stay safe.

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #mr love queen's choice #love and producer #mlqc translations

[shinydelirium]

Snippet from Kiro's Perception Date

Some context: Kiro is teaching MC how to perceive her surroundings by limiting certain senses and heightening others and Kiro is the main course *cough cough* I mean the subject in question.

Me: Only your "essence" 🤤🤤🤤

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #mlqc spoilers #this date is such a STRONG contender for no.1 #how are any future Kiro dates gonna compare???? #another karma/date that's not a top-up🥳 #you're doing good Papergames #KEEP👏IT👏UP👏

[shinydelirium]

Kiro's Perception Date Preview

My luck has always been absolutely terrible but somehow I managed to get Kiro's Alluring karma in 50 pulls😭. Couldn't wait any longer and read the date ASAP cuz that blurb was too tempting to pass up and...it was BEAUTIFULLY SMUTTY/SMUTTILY BEAUTIFUL??? Idk how to describe it and if those words even belong together (they do now) but it was definitely tastefully written. A minor spoiler: HUGE HUGE REFLECTION DATE VIBES!!! (Highly underrated date imo). Also, check out the breathtaking, gorgeous backgrounds!!! 😍🤩💖

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #mlqc cn #kiro date #mlqc spoilers #mom told me to go to bed already #but who needs sleep when there's SMUT!!!🤤 #Out of context: PUT ME IN THAT CAGE!!!

[shinydelirium]

His bday karma last year was SSR quality but this one can be considered almost SP. I honestly had no idea what Kiro's bday karma was gonna look like cuz I'm always surprised in the end. I am just completely floored.

Also, I think this is the first time seeing Kiro leaning on MC's shoulder which must mean he's finally relying on her and that just makes me so happy😭💕 and they're holding holds. He has always put on a perfect image/strong front for MC cuz he didn't want to appear weak and that nothing bothered him. Now he can be vulnerable and MC wouldn't think any less of him. You're only human, Kiro. We are weak creatures but also strong at the same time. I think that's what makes human beings unique.

LOVE THIS KARMA SO MUCH!!!🥰

[CN] Upcoming Kiro Birthday Date

🌸 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content that hasn't been released on the EN server yet! 🌸

All soldiers followed the order and fought with me on the battlefield.

Let us spend the rest of our lives interpreting the weight of this love.

🌟 Translator: @cheesy09

🌟 Dulce Melos: It means 'sweet song' in French. From what is known of it from written records, it seemed to have been a type a rectangular stringed keyboard; a possible ancestor of the piano, from the late European Middle Ages.

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #kiro bday 2023 #mlqc cn #mlqc spoilers #mr love queens choice #mr love kiro

[shinydelirium]

Step on me, Papi Kiro😍🤤🥵

Kiro: Hello, I'm Kiro.

Me: Hello daddy...I mean Kiro 😳

#mlqc #mr love queen's choice #mlqc kiro #kiro #zhou qiluo #love and producer

[shinydelirium]

Reaction to Kiro's Invasion Date

If you hear someone dying, that would be me. SWEET JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH!!! THIS DATE WAS....MMM-MMM...SO SO DELICIOUSLY GOOD!!!😩🥵For once in a very long time, water wasn't coming out of my eyes but somewhere else...take that what you will all you dirty minds out there, you know who you are especially you @link4eva 🤣

It seems PG can actually write the perfect date without it being behind a paywall. Personally, that top-up kiss ER of MC making the first move to kiss Kiro was underwhelming. But boy oh boy, did the writers turn things around with Invasion date. My expectations were extremely low which is probably why I ended up enjoying it much more than I thought I would. The biggest highlight of the date was MC. Not Kiro!?!? Crazy, I know but he was still great too. I mean just look at the top she's wearing!!! That detail is insane!!! Also, if you look very closely, there's a bead of sweat on her👀👀👀 She be making me hot and bothered 😆 I really can't say anymore or else I accidently spoil the juicy details but do look forward to the translation which will be done by @cheesy09 . This is definitely a date that's right up her alley.

#Not gonna be able to sleep a wink tonight from how giddy I am rn #I'll be holding my phone to my chest like schoolgirl who got a love letter #HAPPY VALENTINES DAY INDEED!!!💘 #mlqc #mlqc kiro #kiro #love and producer #kiro date

[shinydelirium]

Reaction to Kiro's New CN Halloween Date (Soul Painting)

Me after reading the date:

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #still wiping the drool from my mouth🤤🤤🤤 #THAT crazed laugh he did sent delicious shivers thru my body😳😩 #the way he said 'liar'...I AM DEAD☠☠☠ #let me be your 'masterpiece' kiro😏 #phew...I'm feeling lightheaded all of a sudden...like my soul left me...

[shinydelirium]

I think PG seriously needs to put a trigger warning for every Kiro chapter from now on, at least the ones that make me cry like the sensitive little bitch that I am. I'm just happily enjoying my lunch break while reading the screenshots I took of Kiro's newly released chapter on CN server cuz there's no way I was gonna wait any longer after what happened in the previous chapter 3 months ago. Now I got 5 minutes to get myself together before returning to work and try to avoid eye contact with people.

#spoilers #mlqc #kiro #why do i even have a human soul? #can i please just read ONE chapter of Kiro's without any problems!?!? #I'm so conflicted!!! #put Kiro out of his misery...I BEG OF YOU!!! #can't remember the last time i felt so emotional about anything

[shinydelirium]

Initial Thoughts on Kiro's Final Westmoon Chapter

Of course when I reached the climax of Kiro's chapter, I wasn't strong enough to beat the mission with the weak karmas I had but thank God for bilibili.com. I'm very sad to hear that Westmoon is coming to an end and I wished it was the actual main story but it could be because I have a strong bias for historical fantasy. I thought the story/plot was executed better and easier to follow compared to the one in Loveland City. The relationship dynamic between Kiro and MC was written more strongly and MC as a character was better written as well. This chapter was absolutely EVERYTHING I could ever want. It made feel so many emotions: sad, angry, happy, and hopeful. I was worried that it was gonna be rushed and really messy like the later part of season 1 main story but it turned out to be the perfect satisfying and fitting ending. The pacing was just right and I didn't feel like there were too many loose ends. If the main story can have this kind of ending or even better then I will gladly take it. I feel like I deserved that much after sticking with this game for so long. A more detailed post of the highlights from the chapter will be out later in the week. Below is a slight spoiler (not from Kiro's chapter) so DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW!!!

SPOILER: Westmoon universe and Loveland City universe are actually connected!!! I saw the words “QUEEN” and “Evol” in the text and my reaction was literally this: 

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #westmoon #mlqc westmoon final chapters #westmoon kiro #now i understand why westmoon had to end

[shinydelirium]

Went to a local convention and met the man, Mr. Chips(aka Kiro), himself. I asked him what his favorite flavor of chips is and he answered salt and vinegar😆

He signed a merch of mine which was a wallscroll of Kiro and an extra item for @link4eva since she's a fan of the video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Sean voices a character in it, Revali. The poster is for you, girl!!! Hope you like it!!!

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #sean chiplock #mr love queen's choice #legend of zelda #revali

[shinydelirium]

Kiro's We Couture wedding veil box has arrived!!! MANY thanks to @lydskisses for ordering and shipping it out to me 😘💕 The box itself is lovely and the wallscroll is just beautiful 😍

#mlqc #kiro #mlqc kiro #merch #mlqc merch #kiro merch #can't remember the last time i did an unboxing of kiro merch

[shinydelirium]

Very surprised to find out this date had more KEY. Definitely not complaining cuz there was HARDLY any KEY during season 1 of the game other than Kiro mentioning him that one time in s1 ch8 and that was it. With PG dropping so much content about KEY in such a short window, it makes me wonder if they're building up to something big in the main story. If so, I'm not ready but at the same time, I want some answers!!!

[CN] Kiro's Shadow Date

🌸 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for a date that hasn’t been released on the EN server yet! 🌸

[Note: This date was translated with the help of Google Translate!]

Keep reading

#spoilers #mlqc #mlqc spoilers #kiro #mlqc kiro #kiro spoilers #key #i've never been so excited and apprehensive about a new chapter than now #hurry up September!!!

[shinydelirium]

@trashlie I'm gonna have to start putting a trigger warning then: DO NOT READ THIS IN PUBLIC. 😅

Kiro’s Rumors and Secrets: Behind the Door (门扉之后）Season 2 Ch. 30-33 Translation [CN]

***WARNING*** THIS POST CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS FOR CONTENT NOT YET RELEASED ON EN SERVER!!! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!***

For this R&S, it’s not necessary to read the new chapter first. However, I suggest having some tissues nearby because I was a complete mess towards the end. I won’t say much but this R&S is all I could ever ask for and I’m wondering why it wasn’t released 2-3 years ago. I was literally screaming when I read the first few sentences and I’m sure Kiro stans will be very satisfied as well. I know I sound like a broken record every time new Kiro content is released but this R&S definitely deserves to be in my top 5 favorite R&S. Once again the writing is *chef’s kiss*.

Without further ado, enjoy~

Keep reading

[shinydelirium]

Kiro’s Breathing Date Translation [CN]

Warning: The following date contains SPOILERS not yet released for EN/global server. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Little rant: I wasn’t planning on translating this date. When it comes to Kiro dates, I'm more interested to read ones that delve more into his backstory/character/lore/relationship development with MC and just based on the karma images alone, I thought it was just going to be some light-hearted silliness cuz a lot of Kiro’s karmas show him smiling and having fun and I wish the artist would just have more variety. There were so many other scenes in the date the artist could have illustrated but I digress. Then I realized it’s a top-up karma so the story must be somewhat decent and decided to give it a watch. As I was watching, I heard that one BGM from Inspiration date and Love Everlasting BGM. PG wouldn’t use those songs unless it was something heavy and emotional. To my surprise, I ended up loving this date more than I thought. All in all, don’t let the cute little rubber duckies and wet Kiro fool you. Anyways, that’s enough ranting, enjoy the date~ 😊

[Part 1]

Kiro: I’m sorry, do you know me?

The summer heat was isolated from the ward and the scorching heat on the windowsill could almost be seen through the glass.

I looked at Kiro in front of me, wearing a hospital gown.

-flashback-

MC: Kiro got hurt? What happened?

On the other end of the phone, Savin’s voice sounded regretful and anxious.

Savin: As he was walking down the stairs, he fell and hit his head…it’s all my fault. I wasn’t looking after him like I should have.

Savin: But he doesn’t want to stay in the hospital for observation. Can you come and convince him?

MC: I’ll be there soon!

After explaining the situation to my co-workers, I hurriedly rushed to the hospital.

Savin left the two of us alone. Kiro stood quietly by the window.

MC: Kiro!

Hearing my voice, he turned around.

My eyes carefully looked over his body. He didn’t seem to have any other injuries besides the large gauze on his forehead.

But the bluish gray in his eyes told me he was suppressing how tired he was.

Even his golden hair seemed to have lost its luster, lying dull and flat against his face, making my heart ache.

MC: Are you okay?

As soon as I asked the question, I sensed something was wrong.

The person who usually smiled at me and hugged me so many times in the past just stared at me, tilting his head with a confused look on his face.

-end of flashback-

My mind went blank for a long time until a hand was waving in front of my eyes and I came back to my senses.

Those curious eyes were so clear with no signs of teasing in them.

Lots of amnesia scenes from TV dramas and books flashed through my mind and I felt a chill settle in my heart.

MC: I’m going to get the doctor to take another look at you!

Kiro: No, wait.

He quickly grabbed my wrist.

Kiro: I’ve already been checked and I’m fine. And…I don’t want to see any more doctors.

There was a hint of pleading in his eyes that made my heart skip a beat and softened.

Kiro: You know me, don’t you? Stay and chat with me.

He led me to the hospital bed and sat down. My throat felt dry as I opened my mouth to speak.

MC: You…really don’t remember me?

He came closer and looked at me carefully.

Kiro: I feel as though you’re very familiar, like I know you from somewhere…as if we’re acquaintances.

Kiro: And you were the first to come see me so I’m guessing you must be…

[Part 2]

He dragged out those words and when he met my gaze, his eyebrows perked up, full of smiles.

Kiro: My fiancé?

My face suddenly burned but seeing the slyness in his eyes, I vaguely felt something was off.

If something terrible did happen to Kiro, why didn’t Savin tell me over the phone?

That can’t be right.

Thinking of this, I squinted my eyes, lowered my head and put on a sad face.

MC: Actually, I’m…no longer your girlfriend.

Kiro: How, how can that be! We’re…

He was clearly taken aback but halfway through his words, he stopped talking after thinking of something then looked at me with sad puppy eyes.

I knew it!

I desperately tried to suppress my smile and sighed.

MC: We…have been seeing each other except you’re at the height of your career and your company has always been against us being together.

MC: It’s alright. You’ve already sacrificed so much for me…

Kiro’s frozen expression became a little flustered.

Kiro: What did I sacrifice!

MC: It’s not important anymore. Besides, you don’t even remember…

Seeing how “serious” I was, he rolled his eyes dejectedly and finally pointed to his own face.

Kiro: Why don’t you give me a kiss? Then, maybe I might be able to remember something!

MC: [not amused] …

Hearing his blatant “request”, I was about to reach out and pinch his ear. As soon as he looked up, the white gauze came into my view again.

My heart constricted. In the end, I gently held his cheek and gave those soft lips a light peck.

Just when I was about to pull away, an arm wrapped around my waist—

A familiar breath skillfully invaded mine, turning the mere brush of lips into a lingering kiss.

When our lips parted, he nuzzled my head in content.

Kiro: The energy has accumulated and my memory has been successfully restored.

Kiro: But…MC is being so stingy and still thinks she can leave me.

MC: Who’s fault is it exactly to pretend to have amnesia and scare me half to death?

Kiro: Don’t be mad. I was just doing a bit of…roleplaying. I didn’t expect you to figure it out so soon.

MC: Naturally, I’m the most familiar with Kiro’s little roleplaying act.

I pulled him to the side of the hospital bed and gently stroked the side of his face with my fingertips.

MC: How on earth did you fall down the stairs?

Kiro: I was writing songs all night in the recording studio. As I was coming down the stairs, I yawned and felt lightheaded…

He laid his head on my shoulder as he played with my hair with one hand while muttering aggrievedly.

Kiro: It must have been scary. I didn’t expect Savin to ask me to stay in the hospital for observation and to call you…

MC: It’s because you’re not paying much attention to your body.

MC: Don’t be too hard on yourself. Didn’t your new album win an award? I didn’t even have the chance to congratulate you!

Kiro: Hehe, thanks Miss Chips.

Kiro: …So, what do you think about the new album?

MC: It’s very nice! Especially the song “Midsummer Passion”. I have it playing on loop all day.

Kiro: Really?

His eyebrows furrowed as he smiled but I could tell it wasn’t his usual megawatt smile.

MC: Of course! But your new album just released so why are you writing songs again?

There was a hint of sadness in his blue eyes, but before I could take a closer look, it disappeared.

Kiro: Because I want to bring more amazing works to the soda pops (aka his fans).

He happily shared his accomplishments with me as if what I saw just now was my imagination.

After such a long day, I repeatedly told him to take it easy today and left the ward.

I kept feeling that Kiro was hiding something from me. With this doubt in mind, I dialed Savin’s number.

After hounding him for answers, Savin finally told me what was going on.

Savin: In fact, not too long ago, some people on the Internet were spreading rumors about Kiro’s award-winning new album.

Savin: They were saying the album was mediocre, that he has exhausted all his talents, and only won the award due to his popularity alone.

MC: That’s nonsense!

Savin: Although preference is based on personal opinion, there are still some fans who have been brought into the discussion. Not only do they feel that Kiro’s new songs lack feeling but they’re agreeing with the rumors.

Savin: And that’s why recently he’s been locking himself up every day writing songs and sometimes he wouldn’t even eat.

Savin: You know how he is once his mind is made up. No one can stop him. So I was hoping you can find a way to help him.

Thinking of Kiro’s forced smile from before, a plan quietly sprouts in my heart.

MC: No problem. Leave it to me.

[Part 3]

In the dimly lit underground parking lot, I lowered the brim of my hat and stared at the gate waiting for Kiro to exit the press conference.

A golden head appeared at the door. Kiro skillfully sat in the back seat , taking off his hat and mask, looking a bit weary.

Kiro: The studio.

I straightened by sunglasses and started the car without saying a word—

“Operation: Kidnap Kiro” has officially commenced.

The car drove steadily over an overpass. I glanced in the rearview mirror and found that Kiro who had his eyes closed suddenly open them.

Kiro: Driver, are you in a bad mood today? Why are you driving so fast?

MC: There’s no traffic so it’s okay to speed.

I lowered my voice an octave. He yawned and lazily looked out the window.

Kiro: But you’re going the wrong way.

MC: Your agent has arranged other itineraries for you. Why don’t you check with him?

Kiro: Huh? Savin didn’t mention this to me.

I slowly felt a weight on the backrest behind me as his voice drew nearer to my ear.

Kiro: I heard that the driver who came to pick me up was a burly man with arms as big as my calves.

Kiro: You don’t fit that description.

MC: …

Hearing his thoughtful analysis, I giggled.

MC: It’s too late now. The door’s locked so please do cooperate with me.

Kiro sucked in a sharp breath.

Kiro: [overly dramatic gasp] As long as you don’t hurt me, I’ll do whatever you want.

Kiro: Whether it’s chocolate-covered nuts or charcoal-grilled chips…I can give you all of my private possessions.

The heat on my face left a burning trail as I met his twinkling eyes in the rearview mirror.

MC: Is my acting that bad?

Kiro: It’s still the same but I’m the one most familiar with MC’s bag of tricks.

Kiro: No wonder Savin was being so mysterious today. There really is a “conspiracy”.

MC: Savin said that your schedule is free after finishing the press conference and to let me take you somewhere to relax.

MC: So—you can’t escape.

Kiro didn’t say anything for a while. The slight hesitation in his eyes reflected in the rearview mirror vanished. When he met my gaze, he was full of smiles.

Kiro: Why would I want to escape?

Kiro: I’ll gladly fall into your trap.

Soon we arrived at our destination—Starry Seaside Park.

A variety show was filmed here yesterday and I managed to reserve the venue for an extra day to hold a celebration party.

The people gathered here were close-knit friends of Kiro so he doesn’t need to feel too restrained.

After changing my clothes, I found Kiro standing by the pool, holding an inflatable ring. A handful of fine sunlight shone onto his blonde hair, shining brightly.

MC: There’s going to be a water roller competition in a short while. The team who comes in first will win the mystery prize.

Seeing Kiro’s eyes light up with interest, I pumped myself up.

MC: We’re here—

I stretched out my hand and he took it saying.

Kiro: To claim first place.

A lifeguard was already on standby and more than a dozen inflatable rollers were floating on the water’s surface.

As soon as the whistle blew, we began to push hard against the inner wall of the drum. The drum quickly found its own rhythm and rolled steadily forward.

However, maneuvering it was more difficult than I thought and it wasn’t long until I was starting to feel out of breath.

My skin was sticking to the plastic heated by the sun making it stuffy and hot as my hair stuck to my face with sweat.

Seeing the other players gradually overtake us, I became worried.

Kiro: MC, relax. Find your balance.

Kiro’s voice was slightly out of breath and at the same time, a song began playing in the background of the park.

The lively and upbeat tune was the song from his award-winning new album- “Midsummer Passion”.

Feeling the beat of the drum in my heart, I adjusted my breathing and made a fighting gesture to Kiro.

MC: Come on, this song is my secret weapon to victory these past days!

What I received was a smile brighter than the sun.

Kiro: That’s all I need to hear.

Putting pedal to the metal, we found our rhythm again.

The melodious song drove the atmosphere of the audience to an intense climax and I could even hear many voices cheering us on from all sides.

Kiro also seemed to be infected. His eyes shone like stars and the water droplets hanging from the ends of his eyelashes sparkled in the sunlight.

Not far away from us was a water slide before the finish line.

Listening to the sound of the water rushing fast, I nervously held onto Kiro’s hand.

MC: What if we don’t make it…

Kiro: Don’t be afraid. In the final sprint, I will take care of Miss Chips’ safety!

The roller undulated on the water and we were finally close to first place.

Kiro: MC, are you ready?

MC: Absolutely.

He gave me a charming smile.

Kiro: 3, 2, 1- here we go!

He kicked hard and the drum suddenly accelerated and flew down the slide. The brief feeling of weightlessness made me gasp.

An embrace hotter than the summer heat held me to his chest as Kiro immediately adjusted his pace and stabilized the roller.

The sound of waves crashing and people cheering gradually faded away. Only the sound of our hearts beating were left in this small space.

There was a forceful push and the roller crossed the finish line, hitting the protective net.

Kiro: We’re number one!

He looked down at me. Warm, crystal sweat fell from his eyelashes and landed on the tip of my nose, igniting something in my heart.

Our staggered and rapid breaths steamed up with heat, arousing every nerve of my skin—

Kiro: What’s my prize?

[Part 4]

After the roller races, water battles, and beach baths were over, I changed into some dry clothes and went to the small private pool I had reserved in advance.

Kiro had also changed into some casual clothes and was relaxing on the big inflatable ring, merging into the unique landscape of little yellow rubber ducks floating around.

His soaked bangs blocked his eyes so he casually slicked them back.

The blue sky made his azure blue orbs even more clear.

I didn’t know if it was because of all the fun he had just now but he seemed to have more a lot more energy than before.

A rubber duck bumped against the inflatable ring and Kiro picked it up.

Kiro: [cute, adorable voice] Hi~ How do you do~

He pinched its fat belly and made a grunting noise in response.

Kiro: It looks like you’re also here on vacation to get away~

MC: Pfft—

Hearing me snicker, he squinted his eyebrows in pleasure and paddled with his hands towards the shore where I was.

Kiro: Why don’t you join us too, MC?

MC: I’d love to but you can invite your new “friends” to join us for the next event.

I took out the guitar hidden near the pool. Under his surprised look, I sat on the bank and cleared myn throat.

MC: Welcome to MC’s exclusive summer concert.

Inhaling deeply, “Midsummer Passion” floated out from my fingertips.

Although I practiced many times at home, I was still nervous and ended up playing a few wrong notes under Kiro’s attentive gaze.

But he just listened closely, entranced.

When the final note was played, I slowly released the breath I’ve been holding.

MC: Thank you to the person who wrote this song and bringing me the most wonderful summer throbbing.

Kiro climbed out of the water and sat beside me.

Kiro: Can the concert have small guest segment?

Kiro: I also have a song I want to play for you.

Taking the guitar from me, his slender fingers skillfully plucked the strings and the smooth notes blended into a pleasing melody.

However, as I watched Kiro play, I felt a certain uneasiness I couldn’t explain.

After the song was over, he looked up at me.

Kiro: This is a demo I wrote at home recently. What do you think?

MC: It’s lovely. The melody of the chorus is brilliant and better than just some ordinary pop song. It’s more memorable except…

I hesitated and asked what was on my mind.

MC: Is this the actual song you wanted to write?

He was stunned then lowered his head and smiled bitterly.

Kiro: I really can’t hide anything from you.

MC: Although I’m not a professional musician, I do listen to your songs every day.

MC: I felt that this song just now was missing a bit of Kiro’s soul. A little restless like…

MC: You were in a hurry but wanted to prove something at the same time.

He fiddled with the strings on the guitar and after a while, he said in a low voice.

Kiro: You heard what Savin said…

He closed his eyes like he was being covered by a heavy rain cloud.

Kiro: I know a song can’t be liked by everyone so I should just try to be myself.

Kiro: Only this time, many fans, like me, also feel that the new song is subpar…does this mean that I’m not as good as I used to be?

Kiro: That’s why the next song has to be better than this one.

Kiro: Over and over again, I feel it’s still not good enough…

Kiro: I know I’m lost and I should stop and think more calmly but…

There was some doubt and a bit of loneliness in his eyes.

For creators, the sense of accomplishment is an overly comprehensive sentiment. That feeling to share with the audience, to be seen and recognized.

It will pay tribute to those who keep trying but it will also crush them.

Those mixed voices are like a loud, disorderly undercurrent, threatening to overwhelm him.

Kiro’s fingers have become a little cold and I saw the slight line quivering at the corner of his mouth. I jumped into the pool and stretched out my hand to him.

MC: Kiro, hold your breath.

He looked at me, confused, but did as I said.

Seeing his surprised look, I dragged him into the pool and with a splash, we sunk together underwater.

The water completely drowned out the noise of the outside world. Kiro and I opened our eyes and stared at each other quietly.

The world was dim and silent and only the two of us were left.

When we came back to the surface, our clothes were soaked through to the core.

MC: Did you feel some of your troubles being washed away by the water?

He closed his eyes and placed my palm against his face, as if trying to draw some kind of power from me.

Kiro: I want….to do it again.

Before I could stop him, he took a deep breath and dove into the water.

Fragmented light shimmered like ripples on the water’s surface.

Time passed by but he never resurfaced.

I became a little worried and took a deep breath.

In front of me, I saw Kiro’s body stretched out like he had fallen to the bottom of the water. He frowned and closed his eyes.

Waves from the water refracted the sky, creating layers of light patterns around him.

Like a pair of gentle hands, caressing him delicately, brushing away those disturbing thoughts from his body.

Maybe because of the lack of oxygen, his face looked a little miserable like he was about to be crushed at any moment.

I couldn’t help reaching out to him—when I touched his fingertips, I was forcefully met with a pair of blue eyes that almost blended with the water.

At that moment, the shredded spots of light kept flowing and the furrow between his eyes suddenly loosened.

Our bodies floated along with the waves as we slowly merged into a vast ocean.

His kiss was soft. In the stillness and suffocation, it was like a small world had been opened.

The exchange of breaths made my heart beat more and more intensely and in this closed space, everything was set free.

When we broke the surface, I clung weakly onto his shoulders, breathing heavily.

Kiro held my waist with one arm and gently caressed my back with his other hand.

Kiro: I don’t know why but I always knew you would come.

After a long time, his slightly hoarse voice came from the side of my ear.

Kiro: When I was underwater just then, I had that same feeling like I was in the studio.

Kiro: There were muffled noises all around like I was left alone in the world.

His cool thumb trailed from the tip of my brow to the corner of my lips, carefully tracing every part of my face.

Kiro: I was even wondering if it would be better if I stopped struggling to find oxygen and just let myself be swept away by the current. How pathetic.

I tightened my arms around his waist, bringing our bodies closer together.

The heat from our skin penetrated through our cold, wet clothes and travelled to every inch of our blood vessels.

Kiro: Then you appeared.

Kiro: When I saw you, I realized…*sigh* I seem to be able to breathe again.

He took a deep breath and pressed his cold forehead lightly against mine.

Kiro: Without you, I’d probably be swept away by the current, not knowing where I’d end up.

Kiro: MC, you’re like…another kind of oxygen for me. ***My God, my heart!!!🥺***

I cradled his face and tenderly brushed away the hair from his face.

MC: I can’t do much for your creation but I know how Kiro is like.

MC: I also know what his work is like.

MC: Kiro will never become water. He is the one and only one who decides where the water will flow.

MC: Whenever you can’t see yourself, I can see you better than anyone else, so—

MC: Believe in the song you wrote. The courage and strength it brings are not only for others but also for yourself. ***YES, YOU TELL HIM, MC!!!***

Kiro leaned his head against my shoulder and chuckled lightly.

Kiro: It seems I have to start the new song from scratch again.

Although he said this, there was no frustration in his voice. Instead, it was full of fighting spirit and anticipation.

I threaded my fingers through his velvety, soft blonde hair and slowly followed the trail of water downwards.

My fingertips lightly brushed the nape of his neck until they finally stopped at his lower jaw as he let the strength of my fingers gently lift his head.

MC: Does it still feel like you’re underwater?

His hot breath slowly came closer, mingling between our lips and melting into a murmur.

Kiro: I have enough oxygen now.

Kiro: [whisper] But I want a little more. ***His dates constantly end this way too 😣😣😣***

-End-

#spoilers #mlqc #mlqc spoilers #kiro #mlqc kiro #kiro date #i just love MC in this date 🥺 #also love vulnerable Kiro #more dates like these pretty plz 🙏 #preferably not top-ups #that underwater kiss was EVERYTHING!!!😍😍😍

[shinydelirium]

MLQC Season 2 Chapter 30: Day and Night (Kiro) Final Part Translation [CN]

I apologize for taking so long to translate this last part of the chapter and how sloppy it turned out. Google Translate underwent some update and now it’s making it more difficult for me to translate hence why I’ve been purposely putting it off due to how frustrating it is. Idk how this is going to affect future translation posts so please be aware.

Previous translations of Season 2 Chapter 30: Part 1/ Part 2/ Part 3/ Part 4

[Truth Within the Chaos]

At this time, a police checkpoint had been set up at the Central Hospital gate, allowing only patients’ families to enter.

I took out the electronic media card I had prepared in advance and after repeated inspection by the police, I was cleared to go inside.

Unlike yesterday, the hospital corridors were empty.

When I arrived at the ward, I stood there, uncertain. Then, I knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened slightly and a girl looked out timidly. Joy immediately filled her face the moment she saw me.

Girl: Elder sister!

She subconsciously looked behind me and her shoulders sagged in disappointment. I gave her a comforting pat.

MC: Kiro, he….something came up during filming that he couldn’t walk away for the time being so he asked me to come see you.

I thought carefully about my next words.

MC: Your grandfather…how is he?

She frowned, her eyes a little red.

Girl: Elder sister, didn’t you see the news? There was a shooting here last night….grandpa, he was killed by a bad guy.

Seeing me not saying anything, she frantically waved her hand.

Girl: But he’s awake now and he’s not in any serious danger.

Girl: And there’s some good news. Grandpa won’t need to have any more blood transfusions!

MC: ….What?

Girl: The doctor found something during the examination. Grandpa’s blood levels have returned to normal!

Girl: However, grandpa told me he can no longer use Evol.

Girl: Although the other doctors don’t know how, they said they would need to observe him for a few more days. But as long as my grandpa can recover, I’m satisfied.

Seeing the girl’s happy face, I frowned slightly.

As I came out of the ward, confusion along with the girl’s explanation kept going back and forth in my mind.

I might not know much in the medical field, but to be shot in that physical condition—

It should have been more critical….so how is he alive after being resuscitated?

I turned around and headed towards the doctor’s office.

The office door was open and a doctor was busy flipping through a thick medical book. When he heard my knock, his eyes landed on me.

MC: Hello. Pardon me, I’m MC, a producer at [MC’s company name].

Doctor: Is there something you need?

His tone was a little anxious and it seemed like he didn’t have the time to chat with me.

MC: It’s just…

MC: I heard that some of the patients in the shooting have recovered from their symptoms after being revived.

MC: Please, tell me. Is it true?

He straightened his glasses with a serious expression before answering after a long time.

Doctor: It’s not just some. It’s all the victims from the shooting.

Doctor: Their blood cell numbers have returned to normal.

On the way out of the hospital, I kept thinking about the doctor’s words.

The sudden shooting, the victims were deteriorating Evolver patients, and the patients who recovered after the attack…

Everything was pointing to an unknown answer.

Before I could think any further, I saw several police cars suddenly whizzing past the hospital gate.

The convoy drove towards the intersection with swift resoluteness. My heart skipped a beat and it suddenly dawned on me.

I strode to my car parked on the side of the road and immediately followed them.

The team of police cars drove to the Second People’s Hospital not far away.

Waiting for the light to turn green, I saw the bright yellow caution tape fluttering in the wind along with the piercing sound of sirens, giving off an indescribable solemnity.

All of a sudden, a familiar figure appeared in front of me.

As the heavy dark clouds slowly dispersed, the continuous downpour of rain finally stopped and glorious sunlight fell down upon the person.

The dazzling blonde hair together with the person standing there under the warm sun seemed to be glowing.

My eyes widened. Kiro, completely drenched, was holding a pair of sunglasses, getting ready to put them on his face.

MC: Kiro!?

Following my voice, he looked at me, stunned.

His slightly raised eyebrows made him seemed more surprised than I was. The sunglasses were held suspended in the air.

Kiro’s lips moved slightly like he wanted to say something but in the end, he just pursed his lips and slipped on the sunglasses.

Looking at his somewhat immobile figure, my heart sank.

MC: Wait a sec!

The reason for his appearance here should be connected to the Second People’s Hospital.

The sirens in the distance were still going off, disturbing me a little.

I quickly stopped the car on the side of the road, got out and swiftly made my way towards him. He kept standing there where I could see him, as if waiting for me to approach him.

I couldn’t help but quicken my pace as I came closer to him and stared deeply into those eyes hidden behind the sunglasses.

MC: The girl’s grandfather has woken up and it looks like he won’t be needing any more blood transfusions.

Kiro: That’s great.

His voice was unusually soft like he was expecting this outcome.

MC: You saved him.

It was not a question but this sentence was a lean-in to another question.

Kiro slowly lifted his head. His eyes swept over the hospital where a commotion could be heard in the distance until finally they landed on me, smiling softly.

Kiro: I’m not doing anything good.

Beads of water slid from his forehead, down the side of his face, dripping onto the ground.

I could clearly hear the final sound of water droplets breaking apart.

Kiro: MC, I’m stealing.

Suddenly, a sports car pulled up and stopped in front of us.

The driver’s window slowly rolled down and Ah Liu’s face appeared. While I stood there dazed, Kiro had already walked to the front of the car.

Kiro: But I don’t regret it, nor can I.

Before I could answer, he jumped into the car. The car started up and with a loud roar, it sped away—

Without giving me a chance to react and I was left alone.

But I’m not going to just be tossed aside.

I really don’t want to do this but it might be my only choice.

I looked down at my phone in my hand. Earlier, Kiro said he installed a program on my phone that connected to his phone.

Maybe I can reverse trace his signal.

MC: Can you do it?

The tech guy behind the console shook his head in frustration.

Tech Guy: This program is quite complicated. To tell you the truth, I don’t think there’s anyone in the entire city of Loveland who can crack it.

I took back the phone and left, feeling hopeless.

But it didn’t last for long.

Since he may be targeting other patients with blood disorders, I should investigate where the next concentration of patients is now.

Maybe I’ll find him there.

Just when I was about to put this idea into action, my phone, which had been silent, suddenly flickered to a black screen and a line of white letters were displayed—

“He’s here.”

In the next second, a map with red dots appeared.

It’s KEY! KEY’s here to help me! ***KEY snitched on Kiro!?!? KEY’s like “Yo, that troublesome kid is right here!***

Without wasting any time, I immediately rushed to my car.

When I saw the familiar building ahead of me, I couldn’t stop my eyes from widening.

…Wish Hotel? What would Kiro be doing here?

Shadows shrouded half of the roof, looking exquisite but desolate at the same time. Despite the shiver I felt, I walked towards the direction of the hotel.

I remember Helios vaguely saying he was going to change the look of the Wish Hotel.

But…why would he come here if he’s trying to deal with a blood disease?

Pushing open the hotel door, I was about to find out. The moment I saw the scene, my breath caught in my throat.

A dilapidated, familiar street stretched out before me and I recognized it right away. This is the central road of Loveland City.

What was once a most prosperous street is now decimated with mudslides everywhere. The smell of copper in the air was nauseating.

In the middle of the street, stood a man covered in blood, pointing a pistol at a breathing man on the ground.

Bang.

I violently convulsed and took a step back when my foot hit something soft, making me trip.

I lowered my head and couldn’t help but let out a scream—

On both sides of the road, lay horrific corpses.

[Weighing the Choices]

I looked at the man who fired the gun but he walked pass me as though he didn’t see me and gradually disappeared towards the end of the road.

…What on earth is happening?

There was a familiar strangeness in my heart and I suddenly realized.

Is the Wish Hotel still affected by the Evol of the Rubik’s Cube…?

Looking around, I walked to the café not far away and pushed open the door—

In the park of Loveland City, gray ash particles rained down from the sky, covering the ground in a thick blanket of black causing me to choke.

It looked like the whole city was ravaged by a ferocious fire.

My hands broke out in a cold sweat. I didn’t dare to take another look at this place and continued walking forward until I opened the next door.

--Sediment and fine sand that once covered the beautiful harbor were thrown in my face, making it hard to see.

Still, I didn’t stop and kept searching for the doors nearest to me and opening them with shaky hands.

Every sight in front of me made me tremble uncontrollably.

People slaughtering each other with their superpowers and tearing up the streets with weapons I didn’t understand as bodies upon bodies piled up.

Even though I knew none of this was real, I couldn’t help feeling helpless and smothered in this dead silence.

My pace is getting faster and faster, desperate to open the next door, and to quickly escape from these horrible worlds.

Until at last, I’ve arrived in a dark room.

Huge screens hung on the walls which were split into many smaller screens.

On some of the screens, they showed people fighting hysterically in the streets as other people held hands with their loved ones as they were trampled over and on other screens, there were no people , only endless burning flames.

Hearing the sound of footsteps behind me, I slowly turned my head and saw Helios standing in the shadows.

There was a hint of surprise in his eyes but it was gone in the next second.

Helios: How could you be here? ***KEY ratted you out!!!***

MC: Because you’re here, I came to find you.

MC: Kiro, I feel like I’ve been chasing you all this time.

Seeing my wry smile, Helios’ gaze seemed to clam, no longer avoiding my eyes.

Helios: What do you wish to ask?

MC: How did those patients recover from your bullets?

Helios: I can’t say.

MC: It made those sick patients lose their Evol, right?

Helios: I don’t want to say it.

MC: You found a way to make Evolvers lose Evol.

MC: In other words, you saved them.

Helios: I told you, I don’t want to say it!

Helios: It wasn’t me who saved them, it was…!

He said those words through clenched teeth and Helios raised his eyes.

Helios: I’m going to stop it before it gets any worse.

Helios: And it doesn’t concern you.

He slowly raised the silver pistol and pointed the cold muzzle directly at me.

Helios: Leave me alone and get out.

MC: I’m not afraid of you, Kiro.

Helios pupils contracted imperceptibly and I took a step towards him.

MC: You don’t have to be like this.

MC: It’s not only up to you to decide whether it concerns me or not.

I stared stubbornly into his eyes. After a brief silence, an electronic voice came from the screen in the room.

Electronic voice: “End of the 32951965th world.”

Electronic voice: “Cause of destruction: unstable Evol gene mutations, spreading malignant diseases.”

I was momentarily stunned, unable to comprehend the words I heard.

But Helios’ eyes were terribly still like all of his emotions were hidden away inside them.

Helios: Let’s go.

MC: Where to?

Without answering me, he pulled me into his arms and pushed open a side door which led to a quiet pathway to the garden of Wish Hotel.

Before I could say more, there was a loud noise behind me. My feet swayed and in my peripheral vision, I caught a glimpse of flames shooting high into the sky from the Wish Hotel.

Thick black smoke engulfed the building instantly and the Wish Hotel now stood in ruins, the evening glow reflecting off of Helios’ calm face.

Realizing something, I asked him blankly.

MC: ...Why did you blow up the Wish Hotel?

As soon as I finished speaking, I noticed someone within the depths of the garden. I looked over and saw a man standing there with a dazed expression.

In his hand was a broken Rubik’s Cube.

Helios: Since I already got what I wanted, I have no more use for it.

Helios’ voice was calm and light but it sounded like it weighed thousands of pounds.

He has long known that any choice had consequences.

He spent endless nights calculating and programming worlds under different variables and what the outcome will be.

Relying on the special architectural ability of the Rubik’s Cube, under many conditions in order to create countless simulations.

Simulated world environments, simulated human nature, simulated choices….and simulated endings- “End”.

No matter what variables he added, as long as Evol exists, the result is failure.

It didn’t surprise him at all. But he had to admit that these same results made him even more calm.

And the sudden blood disease caused by deterioration made him realize once more—

The deterioration that he kept denying before will now force Evolvers to keep dying.

Not just Evolvers. If a large-scale outbreak occurs, where will the supply of blood to those who need it come from?

By then, it will be too late.

This was not the result and answer he wanted.

Helios looked at the girl and hid all the regret and uncertainty in his heart.

Helios: You can’t chase after me this time.

He raised the silver pistol in his hand, aimed it at the man with the Rubik’s Cube, and pulled the trigger with no hesitation—

Helios: MC, you must hurry.

Helios: Or else all Evol in this world will disappear.

32951966th world, begin.

-End of Chapter 30 [Day and Night]-

***NOOOO!!!! YOU CAN’T END IT LIKE THAT!!! At least I don’t have to wait too long to see what happens next. I’m still trying to wrap my head around KEY snitching on Kiro. If Kiro finds out, he’ll be so upset given how strong of a bond he and KEY have. Also, this entire time, KEY has been sending messages to MC’s phone only but not Kiro’s so why? Unless it’s not safe to contact Kiro directly or he doesn’t want to which again, why? Plus, how did KEY know exactly where and when that mechanical box was gonna appear? He must be watching somewhere so I’m assuming that means he’s alive? I really don’t understand why all of a sudden he is making his presence known now after Kiro stopped receiving messages from him for 4 years. Is something major going to go down in the next chapter or even during the anniversary chapters? I’m thinking of the worst case scenarios just to prepare myself for anything heartbreaking. Istg, the more we find out about KEY, the more mysterious he gets and yet Kiro says he’s just an “average guy”. Lastly, there is absolutely no way Kiro can keep doing what he’s doing, ‘stealing’ Evol as he’s calling it. I understand why but it’s so crazy.***

#spoilers #mlqc #mlqc spoilers #kiro #kiro spoilers #mlqc kiro #mlqc season 2 #mlqc season 2 spoilers #kiro season 2 #mlqc translations #mlqc season 2 translations #kiro chapter translations