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shatcey · 2 months
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Purple eyes
I don't like purple eyes. They look wierd, and I know that this is the result of a mutation, and people with this eye color don't live long (heart problems). So… I cannot bring myself to get too attached to characters who are likely (most likely) to live less than me (I know how stupid that sounds).
So, NO to Sirius, Mozart, Mitsunari, Kanetsugu, Sariel… and I was even disturbed by the pink color of Isaac's eyes. I love them, but I just cannot let myself to relax with them, I cannot stop thinking about it… Speaking of fixation…
But…
It's so hard to follow my own rule when it comes to Yoshitsune…
He's so beautiful…
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His soft smile makes me forget what I was thinking… And the way he expresses his thoughts and emotions is so breathtaking that I literally forget where I am right now. He's so captivating… and purple eyes perfectly blend into the whole design of the character so I totally forget about them...
(exhail)
And I don't wanna even think about what will happen when Ellis's and Jude's main routes are released… I was determined not to fell for them, but…
I'm just a weak person who can be easily convinced...
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friedbroth · 2 years
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apfleur · 1 year
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Super belated countdown post for JP IkeGen’s 3rd anniversary. XD;;;
The last picture is the reward for users - 5 gacha tokens.
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dear-mrs-otome · 2 years
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Hi! Is it okay if I ask you for a detailed description of Kurama and Yoshitsune's Past. For someone who doesn't play the game, yet patiently waiting and praying for an english releasing of ikegen.
I don't have that many details to offer you, sadly. Many sets of boyos have very involved 'Past Stories' that go into the events that took place before the game or when they first met, but a good portion of them are behind paywalls I haven't shelled out for.
Their past isn't talked about much in Kurama's route at all, and in Yoshitsune's its really just said that Yoshitsune's always had a very ayakashi-like soul that attracted ayakashi looking to prey on him. As a child he was sent to Kurama-dera, a temple at the base of Mount Kurama, and there he caught Kurama's eye. Kurama claims to have taken an interest in protecting and training the young Yoshitsune because he wanted to devour his soul when he was grown and polished by battle into something truly special. Yoshitsune is half the warrior he is today because of Kurama's skill and guidance. However, as you may have noticed, it's been many many years since then and Kurama's still never claimed his soul ;) In fact, he saved Yoshitsune's life at the beginning of the prologue with the pact they formed, and the pact is also very much a symbol of how much he values Yoshitsune because forming one halves an ayakashi's power - sharing it with another being. Which you can imagine, hobbling himself like that is incredibly out of character for our 'Might Makes Right' tengu.
If I had to label their relationship it's very father/son like, although Kurama would murder anyone who dares frame it like that. Tidbits we get are shown in other people's routes too, like how Yoshitsune used to often sleep wrapped in Kurama's wings, or how to this day he prefers to nap in Kurama's room because he feels most comfortable there.
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arsnovacadenza · 2 years
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lmao Yoritomo pulling Yoshitsune's hair when he is being a brat. Benkei being angry that Yoritomo dared to dishevel his majestic mane (Benkei likes to braid Yoshitsune's hair and invests a great amount of his time in Yoshitsune's hair care routine)
"You don't have to go this far," Yoshitsune huffed, trying to get away from Benkei's firm (but gentle, always gentle) hold. It felt nice, yes. But the steam radiating off the bigger man wasn't.
Yoshitsune sometimes often wondered who was the more possessive of the two. Forget about wanting to keep Benkei locked in a physical cage; the monk's entire existence was his cage, his anchor —his prison.
Ah, he really should have declined Yoritomo's invitation to drink. He detested both the drowsiness and Yoritomo's lack of inhibition when the sake got him too relaxed.
(He hasn't caught on to the fact that Yoshitsune alone was more than enough to make the Shogun shed his facade)
"Enough, Benkei." He hissed. "I want to sleep,"
"But that's exactly the point!" his retainer grunted. "I'm not letting you wake up tomorrow with your hair all tangled and, y'know"
I want your hair to stay the way you are, was left unsaid. Pretty.
It didn't take long before Benkei shuffled away, admiring his handiwork. "Your hair is so easy to braid, my lord." Yoshitsune could hear the smile in his voice. "Silkier than Yuno's, in fact."
Purple eyes narrowed to slits. "Yuno?"
But strong arms pulled him back to a broad, warm chest, and for once Yoshitsune might just let this one slide. He's sleepy, after all. "No one can compare, Yoshitsune." Benkei planted a kiss on top of his head. "Not a single thing."
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I'm sorry, anon.
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ga-yuu · 2 months
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Where do you want a sweet kiss?
The meaning of that glossy lips....the only people who knows that, is you and your lover.
It happened while I was on a date with Yoshitsune-sama.
Yoshino: "Ah! Look out!!"
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Yoshitsune: "Yoshino...!"
I reached out to the young girl who was about to fall into the river.
Although I succeeded in rescuing her, I suffered a small injury on my toe.
Yoshitsune: ".....It looks painful."
Yoshino: "It's fine. Its just a small cut."
I sat down on a rock as Yoshitsune-sama led me by the hand.
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The expression on Yoshitsune-sama's face, who was kneeling in front of me and looking at my injury, was gloomy.
Yoshitsune: "What would you think if I said the same and neglected treating it?"
(Ah...)
Seeing the painful look in his eyes, I immediately regretted what I said.
Yoshino: ".....Sorry."
Yoshitsune: "If you understand, then fine."
Slightly softening the mood, Yoshitsune-sama turns to my injured leg.
With a serious face he started washing the wound with water and skillfully applied the medicine which I had brought with me, just in case.
(I made you worry)
I was torn between the apologetic feeling and the earnest kindness of Yoshitsune-sama.
After calmly finishing his treatment, he looks up.
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Yoshitsune: "I don't want you to get hurt, but..."
Yoshitsune: "I am dazzled by your nobility to reach out to a little girl without hesitation."
Yoshitsune-sama's fingers starts to caress my toe while avoiding the injury.
Without any hesitation, with a gentle expression, Yoshitsune-sama's face moved closer and----
(Nn...Ah)
Before I could stop him, he reverently kissed my toe.
Yoshino: "Nn...D-Don't do that. It's dirty."
Yoshitsune: "Your body is beautiful everywhere."
(I can't argue back while looking at that face...)
Even though it was rinsed off with water, I was still so embarrassed that I tried to complain....
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Yoshitsune: "It's true....you're really really beautiful."
Yoshino: *blushing so much*
I swallowed my words unable to resist the sweet loving gaze of Yoshitsune-sama.
Yoshitsune: "Does it hurt anymore?"
Yoshino: "No. I'm fine."
Yoshitsune: "....Thank god."
After he sighed relief, he lightly lifted my feet.
Yoshino: "W-Wait---"
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Yoshitsune: "...Mm..."
(Ah...)
Once again, Yoshitsune-sama's lips touches my toe.
(This is so embarrassing, but...)
Even so, the faint feeling of pleasure runs down my spine and my heart fluttered.
Yoshitsune: "Did your toenails always looked like this?"
Yoshitsune: "Even this end of your body is build differently from mine....it's cute."
Yoshino: "Yo-Yoshitsune-sama..."
While wearing a calm expression, I feel like he's doing something evil.
And I cannot, just cannot stop blushing.
Yoshino: "If you want to kiss me, do it somewhere else."
When I muttered very very lightly, Yoshitsune-sama's eyes lit up.
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Yoshitsune: "You're dazzling all the time. But there are times when you're just too precious."
Yoshitsune: "That's not all."
(Eh...?)
Yoshitsune-sama, who had been kneeling in front of me, suddenly stood up. His arms stretched out towards me.
Yoshitsune: "If you were only an object of worship, I wouldn't have such evil thoughts."
Yoshino: *blushing* "W-Wait.."
(Ah)
He hugged me tightly as I panicked.
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Yoshitsune: "Like this."
Yoshino: "Yoshitsune-sama..."
(Ah, wait...)
While holding my back with one arm, his other hand goes easily under my thighs.
Yoshino: "No wait!! Someone will see us."
Yoshitsune: "Because you, dazzling as you are, can be so disturbed by a single kiss from me."
Yoshitsune: "I can't help but want to love you and....touch you."
Yoshino: "B-But...Mmm..."
His fingers caresses my thighs, easily sliding all the way between my legs....
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Yoshitsune: "....I promise, I won't do anything you dislike. So please."
Although there was no one around, I was still embarrassed and ashamed about the fact that we're doing this in public.
(I trust Yoshitsune-sama, but.....I wonder how far he will go....)
The sweet anticipation that was faintly but surely lit made my heart pound again.
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omkookie · 8 months
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✨Ikegen memes because you found Tamamo✨
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d-sakamaki01 · 8 months
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Everything I got this week
Ikevil and IkeGen
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Victor gacha (Ikemen Villains)
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Liam 1st BD (Ikemen Villains)
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Yoshitsune gacha (Ikemen Genjiden)
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Sueharu CH 1 (Ikemen Genjiden)
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archiveikemen · 2 months
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Minamoto no Yoshitsune Main Story: Chapter 9
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This is a fan-made translation solely for entertainment purposes with no guaranteed perfection. I do not own any of the original content. Please support CYBIRD by buying their stories and playing their games. Reblogs appreciated.
❥・• Warnings and FAQ
Yoichi: Come, come, shall we get the party started?
Yoichi swiftly filled everyone’s cups with alcohol.
I was unsure of how to conduct myself in that situation, and Yoshitsune peered into my face.
Yoshitsune: Yuno, don’t hesitate to sit here.
Yoshitsune: If it’s bothering you, consider this an apology for the false accusations made against you earlier today.
Yuno: I-In that case…
Yuno: Understood! Thank you very much.
(Although…)
I tried taking a bite out of the food, but I was honestly too anxious to truly enjoy it.
Yuno: … Hm?
I suddenly felt someone staring at me, and I lifted my head and made eye contact with Kurama.
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Kurama: ...
Kurama was staring intensely at me with a frown on his face, seemingly disappointed.
Kurama: No matter how I see it, I don’t see anything special about you.
Kurama: Why did Tamamo pick such a boring woman to make a pact with?
Yuno: You say that, but…
Kurama: I find it hard to believe he would be interested in someone like you with no charm. What did you do to Tamamo?
(No charm… I don’t deny that point, but that’s so rude!)
Yuno: I didn’t do anything much to him… all I did was try and protect him because he was hurt.
Kurama: Tamamo made a pact with you just because of that?
(Ugh…)
The sharp look in his narrowed eyes made me flinch.
As I hesitated to say something in response to him, Yoshitsune came to my rescue.
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Yoshitsune: Enough from you, Kurama. Yuno already has her fair share of troubles.
(Yoshitsune…!)
Kurama: Are you defending this woman? This is very unlike you, Yoshitsune.
Kurama casually sipped on his alcohol.
Yoichi, who had been watching the situation unfold from the sidelines, shrugged his shoulders.
Yoichi: We don't often get to have a feast, so let’s all get along well.
Yoichi: So, Yuno, you’re not allowed to use honorifics with me starting from now.
Yuno: Huh?
Yoichi: “Yoichi-san” sounds too formal, I don’t really like it.
Yoichi: You’ll always feel tense if you keep using honorifics, right?
Yoichi: Especially when you’re currently in enemy territory and it’s making you nervous, all the more you should try to relax a little sometimes.
Yoshitsune: I agree. Your mind and body won’t be able to handle the stress if you don’t occasionally let your guard down.
Yoichi: That’s our General. You understand what I mean.
(They have a point… I guess.)
Strangely, I kind of agreed with what they were saying.
Yuno: Thanks, Yoichi.
Yoichi: No problem. You don’t mind, right, Kurama?
(Wait, Kurama too!?)
I had become wary of Kurama because of our exchange earlier on.
(I don’t think I speak casually with him after what just happened…)
Kurama: The way you talk to me doesn’t matter, it’ll all sound nothing more than a mere animal making annoying noises.
Kurama: I’m not interested in anything you say.
Yuno: Uhhh, I’d appreciate it if you would at least distinguish between me and an animal…
I assessed his behaviour and cautiously addressed him.
Yuno: Um, Kurama-san…
Kurama: Drop the “san”.
(Not even “san” is acceptable…)
Yuno: O-Okay. … Kurama.
Kurama: Don’t get the wrong idea. This isn��t permission for you to cosy up to me.
Kurama: You’re merely—
Yuno: It doesn't bother you that I'm informal with you… despite obviously being of unequal status?
Kurama: Correct. You're surprisingly bright for an animal.
Kurama: But I still refuse to acknowledge your pact with Tamamo.
(He’s as stubborn as a mull…)
I felt like I got to know Kurama’s personality a little bit better through this conversation.
(It’s going to be difficult to get close to him, though.)
Finally feeling more at ease, I took a sip of the alcohol.
My facial expression naturally brightened up at the subtle sour taste and smooth texture.
(Wow, this is really easy on the throat…!)
Yuno: This alcohol is delicious… the cup looks beautiful too.
Yoshitsune: Yoichi made that cup.
Yuno: Yoichi did!?
Yoichi: Yeah. The one Lord Yoshitsune is using was made by me too.
Yuno: Really? You’re very skillful, Yoichi.
I held up the cup to take a closer look.
It was crafted so carefully that it made the ones sold in the market look inferior.
Yuno: Maybe the alcohol tastes better because I’m drinking it from such a beautiful cup.
I muttered thoughtfully as I took another sip.
Kurama: The taste has nothing to do with the cup.
Yoichi: You’re awful at being sentimental. Fine by me, though.
(It’s alright…)
Perhaps due to the influence of alcohol and Yoichi’s laid back attitude, I felt the tension in my shoulders melt away.
(Although I’m only a pawn… I guess there's nothing wrong with enjoying this moment while it lasts.)
I started having such thoughts due to the guilt of being a hostage.
Yuno: These snacks taste great too.
Yoichi: Hmm, they do, but… nothing beats the ones Benkei makes.
Yuno: Is Benkei skilled at cooking?
(That's surprising, seeing as he looks like a typical warrior…)
Yoshitsune: Yeah, I often see him in the kitchen.
Yoichi: How about saying that his cooking is delicious?
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Yoichi: He might cry tears of joy if he finds out that you enjoy his cooking, Lord Yoshitsune.
Yoshitsune: I know that Benkei’s cooking is delicious. But it’ll become a problem if he doubles the portion the moment I praise it.
Yoichi: Ah… he's like an old granny from the countryside.
(Benkei…)
The impression of Benkei that I had in my mind crumbled.
Yuno: Um… what kind of person is Benkei?
Yoichi: What kind of people, hmm… he’s surprisingly an overly caring person. He’s always nagging at Lord Yoshitsune.
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Yoshitsune: … Yeah.
(That’s way too different from what I expected!)
(I’ve always thought that he seemed overprotective of Yoshitsune, and my impression turned out to be correct…)
(That’s interesting, but I’d better not pry.)
Yoichi: Hey, Yuno. The way you’re fidgeting makes it so obvious that you’re curious.
(Oh no! My body language gave it away…)
Yoshitsune: I mean… there’s more.
Yoichi: Anyway, back to the topic. Apart from being excessively caring, Benkei also tends to be very stubborn.
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Yoichi: Even now while he’s being a hostage in Kamakura, he’s probably sitting in a room and meditating.
Kurama: I can easily imagine him doing that.
Kurama finished his drink and wasted no time in reaching out for another bottle.
Kurama: I’m still not satisfied. Join me, Yoichi.
Yoichi: Oh, you want a drinking competition? Bring it on.
Yoichi: Lord Yoshitsune and Yuno will be the judges.
Yuno: T-This sudden?
Yoshitsune: This is a regular occurrence.
Yoichi pulled the bottle over and filled the cups of alcohol, and the two started drinking at the same time.
Yoshitsune: Don’t mind them. You can take your time to drink.
Yuno: Oh, alright! Are you sitting out of it, Lord Yoshitsune?
Yoshitsune: Trying to keep up with them will only cause trouble.
(You’re right. Look at how incredibly fast they’re emptying their cups…!)
Yoshitsune: Are you good at holding your alcohol?
Yuno: I wouldn't say I’m especially good, but I don't hate it.
Yuno: I enjoy participating in gatherings with alcohol. Even though I’m not much of a drinker, I always find it fun to just be there.
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Yoshitsune: I agree. It’s always nice to have a feast with your close companions.
(Ah…)
Yoshitsune has a warmth in his eyes whenever he looks at Yoichi and Kurama.
Memories of my encounter with him on the battlefield resurfaced in my mind.
– Flashback Start –
Yoshitsune: Thank you for treating him.
Yoshitsune: The lives of my men are as important to me as my own, you just saved one of them.
– Flashback End –
(To Yoshitsune… Yoichi and Kurama are his close companions whom he cherishes.)
Yoichi: Ahh… I really miss Benkei’s snacks.
Kurama: Apart from that, I don’t get to play with a naginata being swung at me at full force when Benkei isn’t here.
(They’re talking about Benkei again. The members of the Rebel Army seem to have a close relationship.)
(Just like Yoshitsune, everyone else also cherishes one another.)
Watching their interactions made me feel a pain in my chest.
(... The members of the Shogunate were like this too.)
Both forces were the same when in came to the friendly interactions amongst their members.
Not long after my period as a hostage ends, the war between the Shogunate and Rebel Army will begin.
My chest tightened at the thought of that day approaching.
Yoshitsune: What’s wrong? You stopped drinking.
(Oh…)
Yoshitsune stared at my empty cup.
Yuno: I was just thinking a little about some things.
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Yoshitsune: Thinking?
Yuno: Yes…
Yoshitsune: … I see.
I remained silent, and Yoshitsune didn't ask any further questions.
(Maybe he knows that I was thinking about the Shogunate…)
Yoshitsune: I think I’ll have a couple more drinks. How about you?
Yuno: Oh, then I'll have another cup as well.
(... I want to talk to Yoshitsune for a little more.)
I thought that, along with the alcohol, I could swallow the things I couldn't say.
Yoshitsune: I’ll pour you a cup.
(Yoshitsune!?)
Yuno: P-Please wait.
I hurriedly stopped Yoshitsune who had the bottle in his hands.
Yoshitsune: …? What is it?
Yuno: That won't do! I should be the one pouring drinks…
Yoshitsune: I mentioned at the start that there’s no need for you to be modest.
He placed a cup in my hand, and a sudden warmth rippled through my body when our fingertips touched.
Yuno: T-Thank you…
Yoshitsune: Yeah.
He filled my cup with steady hands.
Yuno: … I’ll pour you a cup next.
Yoshitsune: I humbly accept.
(What’s with me? I’m getting a little nervous. But this is a different kind of nervousness from the one I felt when I was suddenly brought to this party…)
This time, I picked up the bottle and filled Yoshitsune’s cup.
Our eyes met as we slowly brought our cups to our lips…
Yuno: … Delicious.
(It strangely tastes better than before…)
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Yoshitsune: Indeed, it’s delicious.
(Why did I get the thought that it’d be nice if Yoshitsune thinks the same way?)
(Why am I thinking of such things?)
Yoshitsune: It’s strange. When I’m with you…
Yuno: Huh…?
Just as Yoshitsune was about to say something…
???: Excuse me.
The hall’s doors were slid open discreetly.
A man stood in wait outside the hall.
(From his appearance, he looks like a servant.)
Yoichi: What’s the matter?
Man: My apologies for interrupting. I have an urgent message for Lord Yoshitsune.
Yoichi: Ahh… then allow me to verify it first.
Yoshitsune stopped Yoichi, who was about to stand up.
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Yoshitsune: It’s fine.
Yoichi: …
Yoichi frowned, but didn’t say anything in response.
(What…)
Yoshitsune diverted his attention onto the man. His warm gaze from just a moment ago became more calm.
Yoshitsune: … Over here.
Man: Yes, My Lord.
The man entered the hall and approached Yoshitsune, and then—
Man: Minamoto no Yoshitsune! Prepare to die—
(KYAA..!?)
He pulled out a short sword and lunged at Yoshitsune.
(N-No way…)
— In an instant, Yoshitsune’s cold gaze fixed onto the man.
(Why…)
When I noticed that there wasn't a hint of fear in those eyes, a chill ran down my spine.
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Yoshitsune: Too slow.
Yoshitsune calmly got on one knee to stand from his seat, and he drew his sword at the same time.
Man: Wha…!?
Yoshitsune deflects the man’s short sword and points his sword at his throat.
Yoshitsune: So you’re the culprit.
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sakura-samsara · 1 year
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Yoichi Main Story: Chapter 5 Normal Story
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Yoichi: Aww, man. I really hate working off-schedule. 
Yoshino: Yoichi-san?!
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Yoichi: That’s me.
He hurled another knife at the ayakashi, the flash of its blade splitting the black of night. 
The ayakashi let out a roar, and its mistlike form dispersed until it seemed like it had dissolved into the darkness.
Yoichi: Get over here, Yoshino!
Yoshino: !!
My body moved faster than my mind at the very moment that I heard him call for me. 
I dashed to Yoichi’s side despite the limp in my gait—at the same time, the dark shadow began to coalesce again, writhing with new vitality.
Yoshino: No…!
Yoichi: Well, this isn’t good. If a knife isn't going to cut it, there’s nothing else I can do. 
(How can he say that so casually?!)
Yoichi: Now—oof!—up you go.
Yoshino: Yoichi-san?! What are you doing??
He’d hooked his arm under my knees and lifted me up against his chest with ease.
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Yoichi: Stay still, mmkay?
Yoichi spoke in a hushed voice, breaking into a sprint with me still held tight in his arms.
Yoshino: P-Put me down! You’re putting yourself in danger…
Yoichi: No way am I letting you do any running. Your leg’s injured, from the looks of it. Just keep quiet and hang on. 
(He noticed…)
Warmth bloomed in my chest as I entrusted my body to Yoichi despite my disorientation.
I cast an apprehensive look back towards the ayakashi—it hadn’t caught up to us just yet.
(It looks like the ayakashi needs to take a while to recover after it’s attacked.)
Yoshino: What are you even doing here in the first place?
Yoichi: Yashichi ran to my stand and begged me to come rescue you. Kid was just bawling his eyes out, so it wasn’t like I could say no. 
Yoshino: So Yashichi-kun called for help after all…
(Thank goodness that he returned safe and sound!)
(...But that makes this the second time that Yoichi-san’s saved me, now.)
Yoshino: …Thank you, Yoichi-san.
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Yoichi: Don’t thank me just yet. 
He jabbed a finger out at the darkness,
and I followed its line to see the ayakashi creeping towards us almost vengefully. 
(....)
We had hidden ourselves in a grove of trees, but the ayakashi was still roving through the thicket as though it was searching for us.
Yoichi: Sure, I could run around playing cops and robbers with that thing all night.
Yoichi: But if we don’t deal with it eventually, we’re gonna end up bringing it back to town with us when we go back.
(If that happens…!)
Yoshino: We can't let it attack the townspeople!
Yoichi: Ehh, speak for yourself. It’s not like I've got any reason to care about the people of Kamakura.
Yoshino: How could you—?!
I swallowed the rest of my words before they could spill out.
(Yoichi-san came all this way to rescue me.)
(Regardless of why he did it, it’s not right for me to complain about what he says when he’s helping me.)
Yoshino: I just wish I could use my powers to get rid of it…
Yoichi: What? You can’t even use them?
Yoshino: I tried, but… Yeah… I have no idea how I was able to use them without thinking earlier. 
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Yoichi: …
Yoichi: I heard Kurama tell Yoshitsune-sama something once.
Yoichi: Supernatural powers are transferred to and from the soul. Using them is less about thinking and more about feeling. So, the stronger your will to use them is, the stronger they’ll end up manifesting. Or something like that.
(That means…)
Yoshino: So you think I can’t use my powers well because I don’t believe enough in myself? 
Yoichi: That could be it, yeah.
(...Well, I was pretty doubtful about whether or not I’d be able to use my possession powers when I tried earlier.) 
Yoshino: So, if I try my hardest to will myself to use their power… will I finally be able to do it? 
Yoichi: Sure, yeah.
I looked intently at Yoichi in spite of his indifferent response. 
Yoshino: Yoichi-san, please put me down and stand back.
(Yoichi-san is right. There’s nothing we can do about the situation just by standing around.) 
(This time, I will stop the ayakashi before it attacks the town!)
Yoichi: ……
I held his gaze as he cast a long look at me, as though he was sizing me up. 
Yoichi: Nah, I don’t think I will.
(Huh?)
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Yoichi: If you’re gonna use your powers, why don’t you use them with me by your side?
Yoichi: That way, I can have your back. 
He drew a knife from his pocket, so deftly that it seemed to appear out of thin air. Like a magic trick.
Yoshino: But…
Yoichi: Oh? You’re worried about me? You’re such a sweetheart.
(That wasn’t what I—)
The spark of mirth that always danced in Yoichi’s eyes suddenly disappeared, his face now cast in a serious light.
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Yoichi: You’re the kind of person who’d throw your life in danger just to protect a little fox you found on the side of the road. 
Yoichi: So if you’re gonna try using your powers again, I think it’s best if you’ve got someone to protect you while you’re at it.
(...So he’s saying he won’t leave? He’ll stay with me?)
Yoshino: I just don’t get why you would help me. What’s in this for you…?
(From what I’ve learned about Yoichi-san, he doesn’t seem like he does things purely out of the kindness of his heart.) 
That devil-may-care smile reappeared on his face, but I had a feeling that he was far more calculating than he let on. 
Yoichi: You’re lucky I’m such a nice guy. I’ll only ask you for a contingency fee.
Yoshino: What do you want…?
Yoichi: Your trust.
Yoshino: Huh…?
Yoichi: I’m not asking you to trust in me completely.
Yoichi: But if you can manage to get rid of that ayakashi, I want you to let me into your heart a little.
Yoichi: Well, that’ll be good enough for now, at least.
Yoichi’s eyes glinted provocatively. 
Yoichi: So, what do you say? You gonna take me up on this gamble?
(It’s a risky deal for me to cut.)
(But right now, the only thing that matters to me is defeating the ayakashi, no matter what it takes.)
Yoshino: …I will.
I answered Yoichi with a resolute nod of my head.
Yoshino: Thank you, Yoichi-san.
Yoichi: You’re my partner now. Don’t mention it.
Yoichi: Oh, and by the way—there’s this other thing that I’ve seen Kurama and Yoshitsune-sama do.
Yoichi: You’ve got to have a strong will to use your powers and all that… 
Yoichi: But apparently it’s easier to control them if you associate some kind of gesture with it. 
Yoshino: Some kind of gesture?
Yoichi: You know, like how Yoshitsune-sama swings his sword to help him cast his blades of wind.
Yoichi: And how Kurama uses his war fan to do the same thing. Your gesture can be whatever you want.
(“Whatever you want”? It sounds pretty simple when he puts it that way…)
Yoshino: I guess that makes sense. I’ll give it a shot!
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Yoichi: You can do it.
Yoichi stroked my hair with one of his hands.
Yoshino: …What was that for?
Yoichi: Hm? Oh, that? It’s a magic spell that’ll give you courage. 
(He’s as vexing as always… but I do feel a lot less nervous than I did before.)
Yoichi: You ready now, Yoshino?
Yoshino: I’m ready.
Yoichi: Marvelous.
With that, Yoichi picked me back up and dashed in front of the ayakashi.
(Ah-!)
He gently lowered me to the ground—and, a split second after, sent his knife hurtling towards the ayakashi with a practiced flick of his hand.
Yoichi: It’s no fun, hitting a target when it’s this hard to miss.
His knife struck the center of the black mass before us, and the ayakashi let out a groaning howl. 
Yoichi: Now, Yoshino!
Yoshino: …!
I raised my dominant hand high with its palm facing the ayakashi.
(I have to be strong.)
I focused my eyes forward, readying myself to use my power at its full strength.
(Let me take away its power!)
My hair whipped in a sudden gust of wind.
Yoshino: Ah…!
Silver light danced in the periphery of my vision, and I realized that the color of my hair—and my eyes—must have changed again.
(My hand… feels so hot…)
A thick golden haze rose in the air and illuminated the dark surroundings. 
It lingered for a moment before floating towards me, shimmering as it seemed to absorb into the center of my outstretched palm. 
The strange sensation of magic flowing into me shook me to my core, but…
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Yoichi: You’ll be alright. I’ve got faith in you, I really do.
Yoichi: So just relax and do your thing. 
One of his hands settled firmly on my lower back as I felt a powerful warmth envelop my whole body.
(Somehow… I’m not afraid anymore.) 
Yoichi drew yet another knife at the ayakashi, ready to protect me.
The ayakashi stretched out towards Yoichi, as if aiming through the mist hanging in between itself and us.
Yoshino: I won’t let you hurt anyone—so you won’t get any further than here.
Yoichi: …
And at last, the tendrils of darkness was dispersed into the golden mist that then flowed back into my body. 
(Even someone like me… is able to be a protector.)
Yoshino: It’s… over…
Yoichi: Mm.
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Yoichi: …Beautiful.
I only barely caught the sound of him murmuring to himself as he gazed at the dimming light that surrounded me.
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aegisblossom · 27 days
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no language barrier is going to stop me from enjoying my ikemen boys
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shatcey · 2 months
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15ch Yoshitsune's main route
It was a very emotionally draining chapter. So I decided to express my impression. I will try to avoid specifics, but I doubt that this is even possible at the point. So… most likely there will be spoilers.
If you don't need them, don't read it.
It all started when Kurama decided to share a simple fact with MC (who knows why).
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Yes, I knew my boy was a matchmaker on this route. It was pretty obvious…
MC went to Yoichi and asked him directly…
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No! No! No! NO! He is NOT a love rival in this route! No! It's too much. I can't choose between them. It hurts to even think about it. Please… Don't be a love rival… (whine)
He actually tormented me for a while… Like, "I don't think there's any point in telling you" and "it just makes you worry.".. It already creeps me out! Just say it!
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I was so happy at the first… Hooray! Yoichi is still too calculating to fall in love with a random girl. But then the meaning of his words sink in, and I… what?
Yoshitsune… He's absolutely sure that he will die in next battle, and he is ready to die for his goal. I've seen this before. But the way he recklessly behaves gives the impression that he is not just ready to die, he wants to die…
OK. Don't panic. I've already been through saving Licht and Jean. They both have a strong desire to die, but somehow we managed to change the course of their thoughts… (I still don't think that Dazai wanted to die, there is no aura of hopelessness around him).
So… it's possible…
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Yeah… You're my beloved smart boy! It always works!
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And that's why you're playing the matchmaker… You're just trying to make him wanna live in any way possible. Oh… You're so devoted… I'm a little jealous of Yoshitsune… just a bit.
And then there was an additional story after the avatar challenge. And it was so sad and sweet… Yoshitsune, why do you have to be straightforward and sweet at the same time? That's the best combination ever!
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I agree with you, girl…
How did they do that? How can I… a non-native English speaker who reads a very bad auto-translation feel the tension and very strong love between these two characters? How? In fact, it's the strongest emotion I've detect so far.
With Silvio, it was just a compatibility. They really suite each other so well, and you can feel it. But here… so much love, so much tenderness, so much deep desire to help and understand each other… How?
I have to think of it as my wild imagination and desire to see it at least in games.. Or I'll go mad…
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akihitosutokuin · 2 years
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Types of Women They Would Like
Shigehira: a caring and compassionate woman. someone who isn't afraid to demonstrate that she has respect for human dignity. a woman who is headstrong and steadfast in her ideals. he admires people who stand their ground courageously in the midst of turmoil. he at least expects his woman not to be a coward, especially since he himself has often been carelessly branded as a traitor by former supporters of the taira clan. he desires a lover who shares his basic moral values and who does not sacrifice deeds for reputation.
Yoritomo: a mature and pure woman. someone who is one of those innocent souls that he heartily enjoys teasing. in a way, this juxtaposition of naive and sinful natures encourages him that life is not just manipulations to reach a goal. an individual who recognizes the sacrifices he makes every day for the kingdom and cherishes him in spite of his double face. witnessing such a magnificent, feminine display of will also pushes him to be a better general. she is the symbolic maiden who serves as the vision guiding his quest to reshape a better, unified country.
Akihito: an understanding and warm woman. someone who can see past his shrewd cunning to the hidden shame and sorrow. being with an upbeat, cheerful prescence helps him to experience the beauty in life. having endured loneliness for so long, he craves a sincere physical touch. he desires someone to laugh with until his cheeks hurt, to spend long afternoons discussing favorite books, and compose the most exquisite love poems with. behind closed doors, a lover who will submit to his dominant prescence and smoothly enter into a gentle power game.
Yoshitsune: a loyal and perceptive woman. someone who he can look to as a source of light. having been cast aside by his brother, he secretly craves an eternal bond with his lifelong soulmate. a woman who he can lavish his affection onto without fear of feeling second best. he desires to hold her tight and never let her go, so she needs to understand yet stand up against his possessive nature. he will do best with a passionate yet devoted lover who is confident in her own ability to set boundaries.
Kagetoki: a willful and independent lover. while this may seem like a perfect description of himself, he would do best with someone who shares some of these basic personality aspects, yet applies them with different intent. a woman who strongly puts her all into everything she does. someone who does not give up when the hard times come, but who persists until the very end. having ruthlessly dealt with treacherous, unrealiable people in the past, he absolutely will not enter into a relationship with such an individual.
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Event period: 1 Dec 2022 to 13 Dec 2022
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Yoshitsune’s route - random spoilers part 2
I just read chapter 16 and I JUST LOVED MC'S RESOLVE! SHOW THEM MC!!!!!
When Yoshitsune said he was sending her back to the shogunate cuz war is going to start soon, he asked her to not fight (we all know you love her dude). But she stood up for her beliefs and said she is going to war anyway AHAHAHA. I LOVED THAT. SERIOUSLY. EPIC!
I think she did the right thing cuz this is a way to make yoshitsune question his own beliefs and maybe (and finally) care a little bit more about his well-being and not just throw his life away cuz he sees no value in it as long as his friends are safe and happy.
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arsnovacadenza · 2 years
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Benkei: What long hair you have, Yoshitsune Yoshitsune: All the better for you to card through
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