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7grandmel · 25 days

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Todays rip: 04/04/2024

Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess

Season 5 Featured on: SiIvaGunner's Highest Quality Rips: Volume C

Ripped by Jiko Music (@jikomusic)

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Requested by Memmy! (Discord)

Well, would you look at that: It's a rip request six months in the making!! I hope the wait will have been worth it, Memmy! And thank you endlessly for championing the blog so early on in its life <3.

Now - I recently spilled a lot of words regarding SiIvaGunner's fifth annual April Fools event back with Your Best Nightmario and Bowser's Finale, just four days ago. It is arguably one of the channel's all-time high points, an event that I still see discussed from time to time by random internet dwellers, even now three years later. And its clear to see why: akin to something like Mega Man Dropping January 7th‼️from earlier this year with Hella Pummel, Mario's "Death" on March 31st was an event that a huge part of the internet was already keenly aware of, one we'd all been anticipating, and one that SiIvaGunner in turn had a golden opportunity to leverage for an amazing channel event. From March 31st to April 3rd, we got to see Mario's existence as a figment be celebrated for one final day, then be entirely erased from the SiIvaGunner channel's reality at the day's end, only to then begin fighting tooth-and-nail in Your Best Nightmario for his memory to live on - a battle that, through our continued support as YouTube commenters, he was able to win in Bowser's Finale. A storybook journey, a clear beginning/middle/end structure, with a clearly-told message by the end of it all - Super Mario was back.

Yet, it still wouldn't be complete without that one last touch. Any book needs a back cover, any film its credits roll, any game a return to the title screen. Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess, then, was what truly closed the whole event out - and in typical SiIvaGunner fashion, did so in a deviously clever manner.

A lot of the appeal in this event as a whole, I feel, is just how easily understood the bit was at a moment's glance. Without even clicking on the videos, a viewer will notice Mario's gone, it's IMMEDIATELY apparent that something is wrong - and that likely drew a lot of eyes to the event that may have otherwise missed it. This shift in dynamics with how viewers engage with the SiIvaGunner channel is practically what this year's April Fools event, from just a few days ago, was entirely built on, yet there it was done in an incredibly tounge-and-cheek way. Because really, what it pretends to be doing almost goes against everything the channel is meant to be! The bait-and-switch, though not nearly as effective as it once was back in Season 1 with rips like Be Cool, Be Wild, and Be My Girl, IS core to what the SiIvaGunner channel is all about. It has always been a channel all about surprising you with something delightful, be that with surprise bangers like Beyond the Floating Isles, hilariously executed bits like THIS RIP WAS MADE BY TEETH GANG, or everything inbetween. There's a reason why I said that this year's event only *pretends* to be going against this - because the bit with this year's overly-explained, corny titles, is that the rips themselves still hold a secret bait-and-switch bit within them. Even when it appears to be quite literally explaining the joke, the channel hides further layers to rips just out of sight.

But what does all of that have to do with Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess? Well, what I'm trying to say isn't that the Season 5 April Fools day event betrayed the essence of SiIvaGunner or anything - rather, that by intentionally breaking its own rules for an entire day's worth of uploads, rules it had otherwise kept up for five whole years prior, it made this sudden subversion and the stakes of the event hit all the harder. That part may be rather obvious, sure, yet the brilliant thing here is that as a closer to the event, Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess employs the exact same trick in reverse order. Because after an entire day's worth of rips going against the grain, a storyline clear as crystal to follow no matter what rip you've landed on - the LAST thing anyone would've expected would be for it to close with something so seemingly low-key, standard-fare, outright NORMAL for the SiIvaGunner channel, as a single rip of Super Mario 64's Staff Roll theme. I'm sure many were expecting a grand fusion collab, some sort of CCC-esque lore video, a true mind-blowing celebration of the journey's end...and yet, to me, this return to normalcy is absolutely brilliant in so many ways, both as a subversion of those expectations, but on so many layers yet deeper. Yes, it marks the return to the SiIvaGunner status quo, it marks that Super Mario has finally been remembered - yet look beyond that, and you may just realize that Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess's one joke subtly hides layers of meaning, that almost recontexualize the entire event.

But, alright, let's get the ground rules set first - Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess is an absolutely lovely rip as is in isolation. Jiko Music is no stranger to the channel nor to the blog, having worked on several hidden-gem favorites of mine such as Trail on Powdery Snow Halation and YACKER TOILET - they very clearly know their way around a rip, and have a stellar track record over their seven years of activity. Super Mario 64's Staff Roll theme is a lovely piece of music already, one I covered a fair bit already with Staff Roll (SM64) Fusion, and Jiko Music absolutely leverages that quality to full effect here - its nostalgic percussion, melody, and instruments that sound so indescribably "Nintendo 64" push this arrangement to some truly excellent emotional heights. The original song's vocals are no longer here, akin to rips like Blessing the Dire, Dire Rains - yet through changing the lead melody's instrument from section to section, from verse to chorus, Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess is able to elegantly replicate how the original song's vocals would change per how many of its six vocalists were singing at any one time. It's a great rip!! ...but wait, what exactly IS the original song its arranging?

Alright, here we go - Fukashigi No Carte is the ending theme to the anime series "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai", a story about many things, yet primarily about a mysterious girl suddenly made invisible to the world around her, dressed in the titular "bunny girl" costume. The immediate surface-level box to tick is, of course, that it's the ending theme to an anime, a credits roll to match the dramatic storyline of the event - but you may also start connecting some other dots, too, hm? Mai Sakurajima, the titular bunny girl, isn't merely made invisible to the world - she is FORGOTTEN by the public consciousness, her existence at all erased from all's mind, save for the series' protagonist who works to get the rest of the world to acknowledge her existence. Sakurajima's curse in the series is, effectively, that of a forgotten Figment - the fate that befell Mario in this very event, with us as the audience taking the role of the story's protagonist, together helping Mario win the fight against his fate by collectively remembering him.

That's a great reference all on its own, but there's another part left to discuss - the coolest part, I'd argue! Unlike comparable events such as Season 7's with ...of 2023, the Season 5 April Fools event spanned a total of five days - from the day Mario's execution was scheduled on the 31st, to April 1st itself when the event of his disappearance kicked into gear, a day-long break of April 2nd leaving his fate uncertain, the final push to resurrection on April 3rd, and the credits rolling on April 4th - which, during 2021 in particular, just so happened to be Easter. And do you notice anything in particular about this timeline of events? Executed on the 31st of March, brought back from the brink on April 3rd: Mario, just like Jesus Christ himself, AROSE ON THE THIRD DAY. Almost through sheer luck, the holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ fell *right* next to Mario's great story of returning from public execution - allowing the whole event to come to a close on the most perfect day imaginable. And aside from Jesus himself, what is THE thing that defines Easter as a holiday?

That's right - The Easter Bunny. Bunnies. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.

The way every single puzzle piece clicked into place for Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess to work is genuinely incredible and some of the coolest shit I've ever seen the channel pull off. Not only is the rip itself a beautiful listen, it nails the landing on every single imaginable front: Subverting the expectations of the entire event's premise by its return to the status quo of rips, connecting the very lore that the SiIvaGunner channel is built on to an anime series with a rather iconic and recognizable ending theme - and connecting the event's storyline to the very foundation of the Easter holiday, and one of the Bible's most well-known events. On the very last video of the event's runtime, Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess made SUPER FUCKING MARIO into a Jesus allegory within the SiIvaGunner channel - and if that's the case, does that make Grand Dad the holy spirit? Is SiIvaGunner ITSELF a loose allegory for Christianity?!

...Mamma Mia, this post got long. But I hope you've been able to understand why I have so many words to say on it - so many thoughts finally able to spill over in the three years I've spent ruminating on this incredible event. Mario's return itself after Bowser's Finale was already pitch-perfect, featuring a sudden reappearance of The Reboot from Season 1 (don't get me started, I'll be here all day) - but ending it all off with something so seemingly plain, yet hiding so many layers of beauty and connective tissue, as Mario Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Princess...it, to this day, blows me away how perfectly the pieces clicked into place.

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faline-cat444 · 5 months

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The mailbox was never checked yesterday but it was filled to the point we're joking our mailman must be a Tetris champion in his spare time

#The Eminence in Shadow #Oshi no Ko #The Demon Swormaster of Excalibur Academy #Sugar Apple Fairy Tale #Call in the Name of the Night #Reborn to Master the Blade #Beginning After the End #Takopi's Original Sin #Heart Gear #Shadows House #Dark Gathering #The Shiunji Family Children #Orb On the Movements of the Earth #I'm Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness #Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture #Lonely Castle in the Mirror #Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch

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beneaththetangles · 2 years

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Reader’s Corner: Laid-back Camp (Vol. 11), Zom 100 (Vol. 6), and Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love

Onigiri

There is perhaps no more iconic anime snack than onigiri, rice balls that anime boys and girls find themselves munching on frequently. In Ai Watanabe and Samuel Trifot’s cookbook named for the dish, the founders of restaurant Gili-Gili give 36 recipes for variations of the treat, with fillings of vegetables, fish and other meats, along with several side dishes. While I’ve fumbled along making onigiri in the past, this was my first attempt at trying a number of different specific recipes. My daughter and I selected four to cook, and they were all fairly easy to do and every one of them was delicious, including the delectable bacon and asparagus and deeply flavored chanterelle omelet. I also appreciated the introductory pages, which offer a quick read about the history of the snack and provide some tips, though perhaps we could have a used a few more, judging by the odd triangles we formed and the onigiri that wouldn’t stay together. Onigiri is lovely addition to the collection of any otaku or chef—I know that’s precisely how I feel, as this volume will go up on my shelf as proof of otakuness, but will surely be taken down as we use it again and again. ~ Twwk

Onigiri is published by VIZ Media. This cookbook releases May 10th.

Rozi in the Labyrinth, Vol. 2

Last year, I posted a video review of Rozi in the Labyrinth here on Beneath the Tangles and I am so excited that the final volume in the series has been released so that I can finally read this series through to the end! (Binge reader problems, anyone?) But for now, let’s focus on volume two. While the story continues to center on Rozi and her adventures in the labyrinth with her family, this volume has a very interesting turn of events, especially by the end! The volume kicks off with a meow-rific opening and continues on the slightly episodic path of fun meetings with characters old and new. What is different though, is that while there have been glimpses into the past of certain characters before, in this volume there are a whole lot more! These chapters definitely had me leaning in when reading, even though I knew one of the characters was going to have a tragic backstory! However, I am unsure as to how this background will be related to the overall story, since most of the chapters until now have been about everyday life in the Labyrinth. Will something change in the next volume that will make these backstories important for readers? I think the only “bummer” part in the volume is the discussion on gods and whether the people in the Labyrinth have been forgotten by them, and also the worship of the Black Queen. (I never want anyone to feel forgotten, even fictional characters, so that is a slight trigger for me.) I think there is more to the story with the Black Queen that is vital because I don’t think she is a god who hears the prayers whispered and spoken in the church. With that said though, I love how strongly the theme of hope is developed in relation to Rozi! When she is told near the end that she is a “precious light” and that light shines, I couldn’t help but be reminded of how powerful hope is. ~ Laura A. Grace

Rozi in the Labyrinth is published by Seven Seas.

WATCH: Rozi in the Labyrinth, Volume 1 Review

Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds: Life in Another World with My Beloved Hound, Vol. 1

Stereotypically overworked salaryman Takumi gets isekai’d. So does his dog, Leo. Bet you’d never have guessed that based on title, huh? They save a beautiful woman named Claire from an orc, and a chill adventure unfolds from there. While Takumi is blessed with an OP ability (albeit one that requires a bit of creativity to apply), he’s still basically an ordinary guy. Hilariously, it’s Leo who gets the more conventional isekai power upgrade, going from a Maltese lapdog to a giant silver wolf with incredible strength and speed, multiple types of magic, and elite combat skills. There’s a lot of emphasis on relaxing and taking life more slowly, plus humor (the seemingly staid old butler is a real troll!), heartwarming interactions, and lots of fluff (the luxuriously downy kind). I also appreciated the no-nonsense way Takumi and the locals approach dealing with his status as an otherworlder: instead of arbitrary skepticism or paranoid secret-keeping, they just talk it out and accept what’s happened. There’s nothing terribly unique or distinctive about this story, but I quite enjoyed the combination of adventure, humor, cuteness, and fluffiness. If you’re in the mood for something light and soothing, consider this tale of an OP isekai’d dog and her human. ~ jeskaiangel

Even Dogs Go to Other Worlds: Life in Another World with My Beloved Hound is published by Cross Infinite World.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch (Rascal Does Not Dream, Vol. 3)

Hajime Kamoshida, the author of the Rascal Does Not Dream series, is a writer whose inconsistency makes me want to tear my hair out. He excels with dialogue, frequently creating wonderful, humorous moments between characters and weaving together arcs that end with great emotional effect (the last 50 pages of this volume are beautiful), but he has loose threads in his work, and every few chapters, he goes into “justification mode,” trying to explain away plot holes, incorporating scientific terms when explaining Adolescent Syndrome to create a sense of realism, and adding doses of cluelessness and boyish charm to Sakuta to make him appear to be a good guy while still allowing him to grow his harem (which now includes 12-year-old Shouko). It happens in each novel in the series, but carries a special irony in volume three, which centers on Rio, who divides into two as a result of her anxieties and a secret life she’s leading. It’s ironic because she’s scientifically-minded and referred to in the title as a “logical witch,” while Kamoshida’s justification for her action is totally lacking in logic. He has the apparently brilliant and rational Rio refuse to meet her other self because of the “doppelganger legend,” where “if two people with the same face meet, one of them dies.” Yep, totally something a young woman with post-graduate level understanding of physics would say. Passages like this are a shame because otherwise the story about Rio’s struggles and syndrome resonate deeply, most of all because Rio herself is fascinating and fun—such a snarky but delicate character. This mix of engaging and disengaging led to several stops during my reading of this volume: I’d gobble up large chunks (say, 30 pages) and then have to walk away at certain segments (say, 2 pages), particularly those that felt creatively vacuous. The biggest obstacle in this volume though is one that is in place even before the novel begins: a preface illustration of Shouko in a wet shirt, with her skin showing through. I’m not sure what your personal line is between “acceptable” amounts of fanservice when it has to do with age: Is any age fine because it’s an illustration? Must the illustration or animation represent an adult, like grown-up Shouko? A girl who’s seventeen like Mai? Sixteen like Rio? Fifteen like Kaede? Fourteen like Evangelion pilots, Asuka and Rei? I’m not sure where my line is, but the sexualization of 12-year-old Shouko, depicted as a 12-year-old and not aged up, is not on this side of acceptable for me. Nothing else has irked me like this during the course of reading all the other novels in the series, and here’s hoping that nothing more like this will appear in the future. To me, a little more focus on creating a tighter story and less on harem shower and bath scenes would be, well, logical. ~ Twwk

The Rascal Does Not Dream light novels are published by Yen Press.

Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love (Rascal Does Not Dream, Vol. 7)

As mentioned above, the maddening thing about the Rascal Does Not Dream light novel series is the inconsistency of Hajime Kamoshida’s writing, which ranges from breathtaking, emotionally fulfilling material, to lengthy amateurish passages. That range is nowhere more clearly on display than in Rascal Does Not Dream of His First Love, which picks up from Mai’s sacrifice in the last volume. Sakuta is naturally a wreck, as her friends and the world also mourn for Mai, but could Adolescence Syndrome provide a way to travel back in time and save her? And can Sakuta deal with the consequences of what that would mean? The final conclusion to this painful arc is powerful and moving, demonstrating the absolute heights that this series can reach. However, the process of getting there is painful in a whole other way. Have you ever met someone, now or maybe as a child, who would lie to your face and then weave endless, even more ridiculous explanations to support the lie, all the while thinking they have you fooled? Kamoshida does that frequently in his stories, trying to explain away coincidences or other unreasonable elements that by themselves, might have just led to an eye roll, but once thoroughly explained, take the readers out of the realism of the tale, instead highlighting how little sense these actions make. Another frustrating point is how the author explains, over and over again in the most insufferable manner, how badly Sakuta feels about Mai dying and then why the choice he makes is actually reasonable, when the truth is, it’s at best selfish, and at worse immensely awful and even villainous. Thankfully, this is a short read, concluding a two-volume arc, and ends in a satisfying way that almost makes one forget how mind-numbing the first 2/3 of the book are. Almost. ~ Twwk

The Rascal Does Not Dream light novels are published by Yen Press.

READ: Rascal Does Not Dream Reviews: Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol. 4 // Vol. 5 // Vol. 6

Satoko and Nada, Vol. 1

While shojo and sports manga are my typical go-to manga, I have been in the mood recently to pick up some josei. Seeing that my library had on its shelves a series that a fellow MangaTuber recently recommended, I decided to pick up it, which brings us to Satoko and Nada. What a heartwarming story! Satoko is a young Japanese woman who moves in with her new Saudi Arabian roommate, Nada. They both came to the U.S. to attend university, with the manga illustrating their everyday lives, displaying their wonderful conversations and the unfolding of a beautiful friendship! This first volume does a great job of addressing common stereotypes that many people may have believed consciously or subconsciously (including myself), and expresses that Nada is an amazing person just like everyone else. I mean, obviously, yes, she is, but she is such a free-spirited woman that a lot of the misconceptions that Satoko (and I too) had are “broken”. And speaking of Satoko, she too is such a fun character. I love how respectful she is of Nada and feel in many ways that she asks the same questions and takes the same actions in certain situations that I too might have done. This was a very eye-opening read, and I’m definitely looking forward to learning more in future volumes, as well as having a fun time with these ladies and their friends! ~ Laura A. Grace

Satoko and Nada is published by Seven Seas.

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 6

It’s so much fun to watch Zom 100 take the form of a shonen series like One Piece, but people it with normal humans with unremarkable powers and, of course, put them in a zombie apocalypse. Volume six does precisely that, picking up with Akira’s father who is about to die at the hands of Higurashi, while Shizuka and Beatrix face two other awful human enemies. With these showdowns, the series returns to a commentary on the way of our world, the pain and bitterness we can find ourselves in when our work and society lacks kindness and grace. While such commentary has toned down over the volumes and Zom 100 has mostly just been a fun, humorous, and exciting zombie series, these moments do persist and remind readers that the series has wisdom to share beneath the laughs and excellently gory artwork. The value of mercy in an unmerciful society is also demonstrated through the character of Akira, who has taken the final step in the transformation from crazed, bitter worker for a black company, to grateful, optimistic leader that you might expect from a series filled with superpowers and supervillains, but which I hadn’t originally expected from a zombie thriller. What a captivating, engaging read—I’m eager to see what the next arc brings! ~ Twwk

The Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead manga is published by Viz Media, and volume six releases on May 10th.

READ: Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Reviews: Vol. 1 // Vol. 2 // Vol. 3 // Vol. 4 // Vol. 5

Laid-back Camp, Vol. 11

Nadeshiko, Aya, and Rin congregate at a campsite, the latter two by scooter through rough roads, and Nadeshiko, by more “conventional” means, including an unconventional train. The adventures ahead of them are tasty, tiring, creative, and even a bit precarious. The latest volume of Laid-back Camp does something I adore seeing in manga and anime, rare as it may be: it places beloved characters in unusual combinations, which often reveals different aspects of their personalities. Rin is a bit more outwardly sassy around Aya, for instance, and Nadeshiko more introspective on her own. By placing both protagonists in situations that they typically avoid—the dual scooter travel for Rin and solo excursion for Nadeshiko—they are given another chance to grow. Though the peaceful landscapes and giddy humor are the hallmarks of the series, there is also a bigger story structuring what’s happening, and it is this that helps make Laid-back Camp more than a cute manga. It is also simply one of the very best. ~ Twwk

The Laid-back Camp manga is published by Yen Press.

READ: Laid-back Camp Reviews: Vol. 5 // Vol. 6 // Vol. 7 // Vol. 8 // Vol. 9 // Vol. 10

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hatsumishinogu · 3 years

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch Vol.1

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k-liight · 4 years

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it's been a hell of a long time since I did OC stuff, but here at last is my full cast for Warlock Enterprise! and by full cast, I mean all the characters that are at least somewhat important to the story. lmao there'll be other characters that are just kinda there for maybe like two seconds, and I may add more characters to the actual plot in the future lol. but this is everybody for now! I'm gonna ramble about them all like I usually do with my OCs so if you're interested keep reading dflfjbhgfdkgjs (also note that I made some major design changes to most of these characters LMAO)

Richard Duchaes is the confident dad who comes from a long line of demon hunters going way back into the early medieval times-- pretty much as far back as warlocks even existed in this universe! he can be quite goofy at times, but don't mess with him or his family unless you wanna see him go into angery papa bear attack mode. he's a very powerful warlock and wants his son Mason to even more powerful one day. he's very outgoing and supportive and likes to incorporate witty banter into his battles. Denise Duchaes is the sweet yet badass angel mom who can also be very goofy despite her magnificence. even around other transcendents, she'll keep in her human form, because her true angel form can be quite overwhelming. she's 90% pure light and can bend light rays at her will-- a master illusionist. when alone with her family, she'll carry herself in a dimmer form of her true self so as to not blind them-- that form is translucent and makes her look like wispy smoke. she's very protective of her children, but also likes to embarrass them both, as moms do, haha. Mason Duchaes is of course our hero, a young warlock who dreams of following in his fathers footsteps, but he's rather shy and a little bit behind in magical development. he has a degree of social anxiety making it hard for him to get comfortable around people, but he's very devoted to his family and very protective of his little sister Kalisha. he's down-to-earth and no-nonsense, but he knows how to have fun and it's very easy to make him laugh. he might get insecure of himself at times, but he's very determined to achieve his goals no matter how long it takes. he's more of a left-brain thinker, very logical in what he does and is able to make calculated decisions quickly. Kalisha Duchaes is Mason's adoptive younger sister who's extremely excitable and energetic to the point where she innocently thinks being in danger is fun. she's kind of a mystery baby, her transcendency is unclear and her parents have no idea where she came from. she was found in the woods at a mere three years old and the only thing she remembered was her own first name, and when Richard and Denise couldn't find her birth family, they took her into theirs. now, Kalisha is happy with her family and is eager to join them in the long line of demon hunters. she's quite pugnacious and enjoys fighting demons. she's a tough little rascal that gets right back up when she's knocked down. Amy Stilton is Mason's best friend and magic partner who's also here for a good time and has the unique ability to telepathically communicate with animals. Mason's parents discover that Amy is half-transcendent and half-banal, which is a big no-no in transcendent code of conduct. she also has no idea who her own father is, leading them to believe that her father is/was a transcendent who broke the rules. similar to Kalisha, her transcendency is unclear, so after Mason partners with her and dubs her an "honorary warlock", Richard and Denise set out to solve her origin mystery. she has ADHD and is thus a very creative right-brain thinker to balance Mason's logical demeanor. she's very energetic and emotional, and while she gets easily scared fighting demons, she can channel that fear into good fighting tactics. Sasha Stilton is Amy's aloof and standoff-ish mother who only shows her emotions when she wants to. she's rather trashy and sleazy, but she's also very mysterious in her ways. she smokes a lot a wears too much jewelry and makeup, but she's sympathetic as a minimum-wage worker and single mom. she seems cold at times, but she has instilled a great sense of responsibility in Amy. Maureen Burgstaller is Amy's best friend alongside Mason and also doubles as her school tutor. she's very smart and academic, but she's also sporty and loves working out in her free time. she's a star student and a loyal friend who has known Amy since they were knee-high to a grasshopper and helps her work with her ADHD. she's great with kids and wants to be a teacher one day. Edward Copperton is a wise and friendly old chap who's still very strong for his age and owns the local transcendent tavern, The Waning Gibbous, as well as the head of the area's Warlock Enterprise (which is where the name of the story comes from hollaaaaaa). he exudes kind grandfather vibes and shares mutual respect with Richard and his family. he's very fond of Mason and Kalisha and becomes a sort of mentor to them both. he's been worn down from years, no, decades, of fighting physical and emotional battles, but he is able to take something good from all of his experiences. he's rather prophetic due to his age, but never overbearing. Lucy is a bubbly and cheerful witch who loves good times and all things cute. she's extremely friendly and devotes herself and her magic to helping others. she herself is very cutesy and takes pride in being girly and powerful both. her magic is strong, but her passion is even stronger, and she can cast complicated spells with ease. Lora is Lucy's dark, evil twin sister who is much more stoic and unfeeling than her other half. she frequently teams with demons to get what she wants, but she doesn't strike a fair bargain and is very selfish even to them. despite her cruel nature, Lucy holds no hard feelings towards her. Quentin is an evil warlock and Richard's arch-nemesis since high school. he's very cocky and outgoing, and almost campy in his speech, but paring that with the many lives he's taken makes him all the more twisted. he's over-confident and has a dark sense of humor. he's very violent, but doesn't like getting his hands too dirty, though he just loves pissing Richard off. Kyle is a lowly demon and Quentin's acolyte/scapegoat. he's practically a slave to the evil warlock and is far too weak to rebel against him. he's extremely shy and unsure for a demon, and doesn't even like too much violence. he has a Stockholm syndrome towards Quentin because he believes he's the only one who sees the demon's potential. Grent is a smaller but much stronger demon who frequently annoys the other villains, intentional or not. he's incredibly obnoxious and doesn't seem to know when to shut up, which frequently gets him in trouble (not that he'll ever learn his lesson). while he is powerful, he tends to overshot himself, especially if it's to impress a clearly uninterested woman. he's obsessed with jazz music and thinks he's hot shit, but he's really not. Lady Ultimatum is a rouge vampire who feeds off others' fear. she has built her entire identity to being as terrifying as possible, and loves scaring people into eventually letting her get her way. she's a gambler, but she doesn't play fair at all. if she tries to strike an unfair "bargain" with you, you can turn her down, but over time, you'll be tormented in your nightmares by all your worst fears and eventually become so paranoid that you give in and accept her offer just to make it all stop. she's highly feared and loves every drop of it. Felix is a Norwegian hudrekall who works as a bartender/waiter at the Waning Gibbous tavern. he's very soft-spoken, but is also quite a flirt, and always pays a compliment where he can even when he's not flirting. nearly everyone is attracted to him and he knows it, but he doesn't let it get to his head and is very humble about it. he's sweet and soft, but he definitely has a mischievous side as well. Ildiko is a female warlock of Hungarian descent and Lucy's girlfriend. she's much more intimidating and less bubbly than her beloved, but she's very much a gentlewoman. she's been through a hell of a lot and has the battle scars to show it, plus the horrific marks of a severe burn to her lower face and upper torso which she covers. she's tough as nails and doesn't fuck around, making her well-respected in the Enterprise. and last but not least, Uriah is a new character added to the line-up; he's fun-loving twenty-something warlock who uses his magic in very creative ways. he has a natural ear for music, and likes to use soundwaves from his mixtapes to his advantage. sometimes he can be a bit naive, but he's still a valuable member of the Enterprise. he quickly befriends Mason and becomes like the brother he never had. damn, it took me like two hours just to type up this description XD but I think that's it for now! hopefully I can get back into the swing of OC stuff, especially for this story flbfjgkljds

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch

By Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi. Released in Japan as “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Logical Witch no Yume wo Minai” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew Cunningham.

The first two books in this series were not exactly loud and obnoxious, but they were fairly action-packed and things happened in them. By contrast, the third book, focusing on Sakuta’s friend Rio, is a quiet, muted affair, which fits well with the nature of her Adolescence Syndrome. Indeed, hers is the most relatable one that we’ve seen to date, dealing with issues that would affect a number of other girls her age. It also makes a lot of sense that, despite literally being split into two, both Rios are not all that far apart – this is not an example of an evil twin here, and even the things that the non-glasses wearing Rio do are something Rio started before the split. As such, Sakuta’s role here is mostly to listen, and occasionally yell, because Rio has possibly read too much science fiction and thinks the only way that this can end is if one of her two selves dies.

There are, of course, other things going on in Sakuta’s life besides Rio’s cloning blues. Mai is back to work with a vengeance, meaning that she is not really available to date him all that much – and when the two of them are spotted, she’s reminded by her agency that the fans would go ballistic if they heard she was dating a guy, which… well, yes, is true. What’s more, the girl he fell in love with from the past is still in the present, only she’s 12, and we’re STILL not sure what’s going on there. We do find out that she has a heart condition, which I expect will be fairly important and/or tragic later on. His sister is still a shut-in and acting much younger than her age. His best friend’s girlfriend still despises him, though she also proves to be a major help here as well. And what’s this idol group that we hear about?

But yes, for the most part curing Rio merely involves being there for Rio, learning about her past as an early bloomer, and her somewhat alarming present posting salacious selfies to an Instagram-ish site. There’s a somewhat awkward explanation for this from Sakuta’s annoying reporter friend, but the cycle of elation and loathing is one that feels a bit TOO real for a series that tends to rely on supernatural phenomenon that are secretly psychological damage. And of course there’s also her crush on Yuuma, which is awkward, as I suspect nearly everyone reading this or watching the anime would rather that Yuuma be dating Rio. But… Yuuma is not in love with Rio, even though they’re best friends. We don’t hear it (i.e. Sakuta doesn’t), but it’s implied she confessed to him at the end and was rejected. And, fortunately, no Rios were killed in the making of this book. It is a nice, bittersweet and calm ending.

Well, aside from the cliffhanger, which seems to imply that a bodyswap is the next crisis we’ll face. Till then, this is one of the better written light novels I’ve seen for some time, assuming you can put up with Sakuta’s personality. Well, he is a rascal, after all.

By: Sean Gaffney

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Rascal Does Not Dream Of Logical Witch.

Description : "There is another 'me' in this world". Futaba Rio from the science club turned into two person for some mysterious reason. Sakuta hid one of them in his house, not only that, Sakurajima senpai said she would move into his house as well. Sakuta's vacation was completely messed up "I hate myself" What's the pain in Rio's heart? #MangaReddit.com, #ReadFreeMangaOnline Read Free Manga Online at MangaReddit.com: https://mangareddit.com/p/rascal-does-not-dream-of-logical-witch-1603042047.html

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We’ve got something for you to be thankful for this week—oodles of new manga and light novel releases! We’re reviewing not one, but two new releases in the Rascal Does Not Dream series! But are they worth reading? And what about the second volumes of Books of Heartslabyul and Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, as well as volume eight of The Eminence in Shadow? So thaw that turkey, read our reviews, and buy (or maybe skip) some new volumes this Black Friday!

15 Minutes Before We Really Date (Vol. 1) • Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (Vol. 6) • Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga: Books of Heartslabyul (Vol. 2) • The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 8) • My Girlfriend’s Child (Vol. 3) • Rascal Does Not Dream of His Student • Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch • Sugar Apple Fairy Tale (Vol. 2)

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Enya’s Unexpected Journey - Chapter 14

For all other chapters, click the number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Chapter 14

Summary: Enya receives some special attention from a certain dwarf king…

Warning: NSFW! Also this chapter is, eh- kinda smutty in the end. This is my first try writing smut (in English), so please if you have suggestions: tell me!

Enya found herself back sitting at the base of the tree. She let out a long, deep sigh. Well, this little adventure told her what she already secretly knew. He wanted her. Badly. Dolvira’s words lingered in the back of her mind. ‘It isn’t love he has for you… It’s just lust!’

But was it just lust?

Enya closed her eyes and let her head rest against the tree. Of course it had to be lust. What had she been thinking? There were thirteen MALE dwarves in the company and she had been (until recently that creepy Dolvira snuck her way in) the only female. The testosterone hung heavily in the air… The deprivation of brothels or some solo sexy time should crack every single member of the company up and it made sense that any provocative behavior could set them off. So, when her stupid mind chose to behave like the way she did, wasn’t it fucking logical that Thorins’ mind became overcome with lust? Any man would lose it, so why wouldn’t he be affected as well? What made her so special that he would want to make her his? Why would he even want her to be the one? Maybe she was only worth a quick bang. Like the girls in the whorehouses. ‘And they get money as a reward for their services.’ Her mind told her. ‘You’ll be rewarded with a broken heart and a shattered self-esteem, if you continue going down this road. You’re always fall for the bad guys, and you know it.’ Enya swallowed and tried not to cry. She put her hair up in a ponytail and growled. God, she had a hell of a day. Defying Thorins’ orders and facing Beorn on her own. Fighting Dolvira. Oh, and what about a furious dwarf king that wanted to teach her a lesson by kissing her like there was no tomorrow? Enya closed her eyes. Maybe she was right about leaving. Maybe she should do that after all. Right now it seemed the best option. It would at least release her from the physical tension she had to cope with. Thorin would be able to focus on the quest again and Enya could practice her skills more often. She still didn’t control the subtle forces, and that fact annoyed her. But leaving now would mean that she had to forget about him. Not being able to protect him when needed. And that, lovesick as she was, was impossible. Being away from Thorin felt like… Not being able to breathe. Besides, it was the one thing Thorin forbid her to do. Enya chuckled. No, one of MANY things he forbid her. If she dared to cross him on this order, she could imagine he would hunt her down until the end of days.

But if she stayed… She knew she wanted Thorin too much to stop provoking him. Her self-control was simply nonexistent when he was around. Her body wanted him so much it would make her lose her manners over and over again. Enya whimpered. She needed him to give in. If he wouldn’t, the consequences were going to be disastrous for her heart. And they would be too if he did anyway. ‘There is nothing you can do about it.’ Her mind muttered. ‘I mean, how can this end well for you? Even if he does give in, it isn’t like he is going to make you his queen. Why would he do that? You know nothing.’ Enya clenched her teeth. Her mind was painstakingly right. She virtually knew nothing of dwarf laws or morals. Or the secret social norms. As a queen she would only embarrass him. No, she was a pretty distraction while they were on the road. Nothing less, nothing more.

So, her choices were either let Thorin break her heart by denying her, let Thorin break her heart after an amazing hookup, or breaking her heart herself. Enya had to confess that an hookup sounded the most appealing. At least she would get it her way (even briefly) if he decided to bury himself inside of her. Her desire didn’t care about the state of her heart. It needed to blow off some steam so god damn badly and her abdomen twitched at the thought of Thorins’ hard cock inside of her… Enya sighed and got up on her feet. She really needed to stop thinking about Thorin. And his tool. Being alone in the woods only fueled her imagination. Enya slowly walked up to the house. Maybe the other dwarves could distract her from their sexy leader.

‘Miss Enya!’ Bofur said as Enya closed the door of the house behind her. ‘Where have you been?’ ‘I needed some fresh air.’ She answered. Thorin sat at the large oaken table and eyed her in a way that made her body quiver with desire. He knew exactly why she stayed outside.

Her inner goddess stuck out her tongue and scowled at him: ‘Yes! I desperately needed some air after encountering YOU, FRUSTRATING DWARF KING!’

Enya bit her lip. Her mind was all over the place at the mere sight of him. It screamed that it knew a thousand ways to ease his ill-favored temper. And it all involved getting him butt naked… She deliberately ignored him (and her dirty mind, for that matter) and jumped on the empty chair next to Bofur. ‘Why is everyone so quiet tonight?’ she asked. ‘We’re all just a bit disordered, miss. That bear spooked us all.’ Bofur confessed to her. ‘We could’ve been devoured by that thing.’ Enya laughed. ‘That bear has a name. He didn’t hurt you guys and he is really nice, you know.’ All dwarves started muttering, as if they needed to debate about the truth of her allegations. ‘Oh come on ladies.’ Enya giggled. ‘You kill wargs all the time and they are almost as big as Beorn. What’s the problem?’ ‘Yes, we kill wargs.’ Dori stated. ‘But this bear is obviously under some dark kind of spell!’ ‘Nonsense.’ Gandalf interrupted. ‘Don’t be a fool. He is under no enchantment but his own.’ Kíli looked up to the wizard. ‘He won’t kill us, right Gandalf?’ ‘That is what miss Enya told me.’ Gandalf mused. ‘How many times do I have to tell this…’ Enya sighed. ‘He is a kind soul. He’d rather eats Azog for dinner.’ ‘Of course he is kind.’ Dolvira said sarcastically. ‘That is: if you are a fire witch, your name is miss Enya Blueheart AND you’re apparently able to reason with skin changers while they’re in their animal form.’ ‘BUT’ she continued. ‘If you’re not miss pretty face and do not possess these so-called skills, you will only see a terrifying large bear that is ready to devour you.’ ‘Do you still want your sword back?’ Enya purred. ‘I think it looks remarkably good on that tree.’ ‘Don’t try to convince us that thing is kind.’ Dolvira snapped. ‘We won’t buy it.’ Enya got out of her chair, ignoring Bofurs’ hand that tried to put her back down. ‘Don’t do it, miss.’ He warned. Enya knew he was right. The day had been long. She shouldn’t let Dolvira persuade her into a catfight again. ‘I’m outta here.’ She hissed and stormed outside. She sat down a wooden log and with her hands she massaged her forehead. She was startled by two young dwarf princes that went to sit on either side of her. ‘What.’ she groaned. ‘We’re keeping an eye on you, remember.’ Fíli teased. ‘And we noticed that you and uncle were together outside for a while.’ Kíli winked. ‘Care to tell us what happened?’ Fíli asked. ‘Can’t you two just go fuck yourself?’ Enya groaned. They gave each other a nasty look and laughed. ‘We could, but we prefer let a pretty lass do the work for us.’ Fíli replied. ‘Well don’t even dream about-’ Enya began, but she stopped when both of their faces frowned in shock. ‘What?’ she asked. ‘Don’t tell me I managed to shock you two for the first time.’ ‘No. But we wouldn’t dare to touch you. Uncle will kill us if we try.’ Kíli told her. ‘It’s a shame.’ Fíli confessed. ‘You look like you’re in great need. Didn’t uncle give you anything tonight?’ Enya bit her lip. ‘You two have no shame!’ ‘Ah, he did do something, didn’t he?’ Kíli guessed. ‘No.’ Enya replied. ‘Your neck tells a different tale.’ Fíli pleaded. ‘Or do you like to bite yourself?’ Kíli grinned. Enya let out an offended cry. ‘YOU WHAT?’ ‘We’re just teasing you miss.’ Fíli laughed.

Enya thanked the gods when Dori, Nori and Ori came outside, followed by Bofur. ‘We’ll continue this conversation later…’ Fíli murmured. ‘We won’t!’ Enya snarled. ‘Miss…’ Bofur began as he sat down. ‘They are no fun inside. Let’s dance.’ ‘Yes!’ Ori complained. ‘And Dolvira is keeping an eagle eye on everyone and it’s creeping me out.’ ‘Even more than a large bear?’ Enya replied. ‘Or a REAL eagle?’ Ori shrugged. ‘I don’t know. I don’t like her. She’s…’ ‘Intimidating.’ Dori added. ‘I don’t understand why she is lingering with us.’ Enya knew all too well why the warrior woman still was here. She wasn’t going to share that reason… ‘Erebor is her home too.’ She said. ‘You all know I’m not overly fond of her, but I also think we cannot blame her for fighting for her home. ’ ‘Not overly fond?’ Kíli laughed. ‘I think you showed us today that you hate her with a burning passion, miss.’ Enya bit her lip. Yes. A burning passion it was. ‘Perhaps. She was crossing a line and I had to make my point.’ ‘She is not that bad.’ Bofur objected. ‘Under the tough appearance lies a brave and kind woman.’ ‘I’d rather encounter that dragon.’ Enya muttered and giggled when she saw Ori nodding his head furiously. ‘Does anyone know what’s up with her and Thorin?’ Nori asked. ‘I’ve never seen her with him in the blue mountains.’ ‘No, she was a fling before Smaug entered the game.’ Fíli said. ‘Balin told me they were betrothed for some time.’ ‘But he himself refuses to tell us what happened.’ Kíli added. ‘And believe us, we tried to pull the truth out.’

BETROTHED? Wow. This suddenly became a lot more complicated. Enya bit on her tongue. Don’t react. Don’t! ‘Don’t let those two rascals know how much you care!’ her mind muttered.

‘Better not push him…’ Nori muttered. ‘Who knows what happens.’ They were all silent for a moment. ‘I didn’t come outside to sit in silence.’ Bofur told them. He turned to Enya. ‘Let’s dance, miss. And you promised us you would sing too.’ ‘I didn’t!’ Enya protested. ‘But You promised! I heard you doing that!’ Dori said. ‘Did I?’ Enya giggled. She got out her iPhone. ‘What should we play?’ Bofur asked. ‘Nothing.’ Enya replied and went through her songs. Which one should she choose? HA! Enya smiled. Girls just wanna have fun, right? Too bad she only had the version Miley Cyrus created (if you asked her, Cyndi Lauper did a better job), but it would do for now. ‘Music from my world is a little different.’ She warned. ‘It is much… heavier I suppose.’ She pressed play and grabbed Bofurs’ hands. ‘Whoo, miss!’ he laughed as the first tunes of the song filled the cold nightly air. Enya swirled around him and clapped her hands. ‘You guys wanted some fun!’ she cheered. ‘Girls need that too!’

Enya knew she should behave, but she couldn’t. It was too late. The catchy tune made her body want to move. She shook her hips and freed her hair from the messy ponytail it was in. Enya sang along as swirled around the dwarves. She got Ori on his feet. ‘Come on!’ she encouraged him before she started singing again. ‘Girls they wanna have fun, oh girls just want to have fun!’ She twirled around the prince brothers and laughed as they tried to grab her to make her dance with them. There didn’t deserve that after teasing her in such a rude way! Instead she took Dori’s hands and let him guide her. Enya enjoyed herself as they floated through the garden, engaged in a kind of ballroom dance. Oh god, this didn’t fit the beat at all, but Enya had fun anyways. ‘I wanna be the one who walks in the sun!’ Enya sung and laughed when she noticed Nori’s eccentric dance moves as they passed him.

In the middle of the fun, her body started shivering. Oh god. Her booty registered he was near her before her eyes even detected him. Thorin stood at the entrance of the house and watched them with narrowed eyes as they danced. His eyes were fixed on her and made her thigh squeeze together in agony. He seemed intrigued and angry at the same time. Enya bit her lip. There always seemed to be a reason for Thorin Oakenshield to be angry. Especially when she herself was the victim. ‘Why is he always mad?’ Enya mused. ‘I don’t know.’ Dori answered. ‘Maybe we should stop dancing together.’ ‘Or not’ Enya grinned. ‘You’d better not defy him’ Dori muttered and he wanted to let go of her, but Enya held on tight. ‘Come on! You only live once, master dwarf.’ She said. Dori smiled and they continued what they had been doing. When the last tunes of the song faded away and the courtyard became quiet again, Dori made a deep bow. ‘Thank you for this dance, my lady.’ ‘The pleasure was mine.’ Enya said and she made a little reverence. She knew Thorin was still watching her, but she ignored him as she walked back to the little group. ‘I didn’t hear you sing.’ Bofur complained as they joined the others again. Enya squeezed herself between Fíli and Kíli (‘make some room for a lady, lads!’). She eyed Bofur and got her phone. ‘Alright, one song. ONE!’ She chose one of her all-time favorite bands. ‘Been waitin’ at these crossroads, forever and a day, on a guy to buy my soul…’ she sung. Everyone was quiet around her and Enya closed her eyes as she focused on the melody. She couldn’t help herself. Her hips moved on the beat and she couldn’t keep her arms in her lap.

‘As long as I’m alive, all I wanna do is rock, rock, roooooo-oooock!’ They all stared at her in awe. Enya quickly closed her eyes again and concentrated on the song. God, she forgot how much she loved this jam. It was raw, rough, but yet so tender. True rock and roll. The voice of Taylor mixed very well with her own. Enya bit her lip and told herself that she really really REALLY needed to behave herself. After all, Thorin was probably still watching her. But her booty didn’t care about behaving.

‘Take me down….’ She sung dramatically as the song came to an end. Slowly she looked up and stared directly into Thorins’ gaze. His expression made her bite back a moan. Her body reacted to him and shivered under his stare. Good gods, she really had to break this connection before she would come undone while squeezed between his nephews…

That would be awkward!

She quickly lowered her gaze and got her iPhone as soon as the last tunes of the song had faded. She didn’t want it to play the next song. She knew for sure the dwarves would make her sing that too. And she didn’t need another song. She needed sexy solo time.

Right now.

‘That was really good, lass!’ Bofur was the first one to speak. Enya gave him a shy smile. ‘Thanks.’ They were all startled by a loud thumb from the door that fell back into its frame. Enya rolled her eyes. Mister panties shredder finally had gone inside and he probably was even more angry than an hour ago. ‘By the looks of it, I’d say you’re in deep trouble…’ Fíli whispered in her air. Kíli heard him and chuckled. ‘I always am.’ Enya replied. ‘And I don’t know why.’ ‘Come on.’ Kíli said. ‘We should get some rest. We still have that orc pack on our tail.’ ‘I’ll catch you later.’ Enya murmured. ‘I��m going to try to avoid the wrath of your uncle.’ ‘Good luck with that!’ Fíli chuckled.

Enya walked through the garden and disappeared in the haymow that stood next to the property. She closed the door behind her and let out a long, deep sigh. Her body definitely needed some time to cool off. Enya knew she just couldn’t be around HIM at this moment. The physical tension between them would be even more unbearable than a few hours ago and with her lack of self-control she feared she would just jump on him. Another glance of those eyes… Enya shivered. She couldn’t handle it. She probably even wouldn’t mind if the whole company watched as he took her. Her cheeks flushed red when she discovered her mind even reconsidered it as an option.

No. Staying with the company for the night was a very bad idea. This shed next to the house however, was perfect to spend the night alone. It allowed her to relax and regain control over her mind. Enya groaned. After Thorins’ little stunt (and his damn intense gaze) she really needed to get off on something. Her body ached for his touch and her neck still tingled from the attention it had received. She knew she was dripping wet, her thighs yearning after the look he gave her. She was so god damn ready for him. She sighed. And because he wouldn’t give it to her, she had to settle with some solo action. Anything to calm herself down before the company would hit the road again.

Enya walked up the stairs and discovered there was a second level, stacked with hay bales. She threw her traveling bag on the ground in a corner and sat down on one of the bales. She untied her boots and threw them on her bag. Her coat laid next to her. She stretched her toes and then proceeded with throwing her corset and pants on the pile. She opened the window that was on opposite of her hay bale and watched the bright moon in the sky. Ah. She laid down on the hay bale and shivered when the nightly air was colder than she anticipated. Enya grabbed her coat and tucked her legs under it. She softly hummed the tone of “girls just wanna have fun”, but was startled when someone entered the haymow and ascended the stairs. The person nearing her wore heavy boots that pounded on every step. Enya’s body instantly knew who it was, but she still wasn’t prepared for the electrical tension that suddenly hung in the air. God. It made her breathing unsteady and her cheeks flush.

‘Yeah?’ She said as Thorin entered the room. 'You didn’t came in with the men.’ His voice was strained. ‘I thought you left.’ ‘I wouldn’t dare to do so. Kings’ orders.’ Enya answered and suppressed the shiver his presence evoked from her. She avoided his gaze, because she knew she would be terribly lost if she didn’t. ‘A wise decision.’ He stated. ‘Tell me, miss. Why are you always barely dressed when I encounter you?’ 'I have no idea, sir Oakenshield. But you always seem to encounter ME in this position. It’s not like I’m doing anything wrong…’ 'And by the way,’ she added. 'I am covered this time. Don’t let your imagination run wild.’ She found her courage again and slowly looked up. He met her gaze and Enya bit her lip. He still looked extremely mad and his beautiful taunted expression was distracting her way more than it should. ‘Are you angry with me?’ he inquired as he deliberately came closer. ‘Yes.’ She insisted. ‘Very angry.’ ‘Good. Me too.’ Thorin growled. ‘And what on earth have I done now to earn your wrath?’ Enya blazed. ‘The list is endless.’ He shot back. ‘Let’s talk about you dancing and rolling your hips like THAT! Do you really intent on making EVERY MAN MAD WITH LUST FOR YOU?’ ‘I was just dancing!’ Enya objected. ‘Is that wrong?’ ‘You call that DANCING?’ Thorin shouted. ‘You DISTRACTED THAT POOR DORI WITH THE WAY YOU MOVE! AND THE WAY YOU MADE MY NEPHEWS LOOK AT YOU WHILE YOU SUNG THAT SONG…’ His face twitched in anger. ‘And why would that bother you personally?’ Enya hissed. ‘Why would you even care if the whole world wanted to have me?’ ‘Don’t.’ he growled. ‘Don’t defy me. And don’t let me get started about everything else you did wrong today.’ Enya rolled her eyes. ‘You surely do know how to hold grudges.’ ‘Don’t.’ he repeated. The wild, untamed look in his eyes that burned through her should be terrifying, but Enya’s breathing quickened and she licked her lips. No, she told her body. Don’t let him crack you just yet. Who the hell did he think he is to tell you how to dance? How to live YOUR life? ‘Obedience isn’t my nature, you know.’ She snapped. ‘So if that’s what you’re searching for, maybe you should try elsewhere. Maybe Dolvira knows how to be submissive.’ Thorin narrowed his eyes, but didn’t answer. He stood very close to her and she could feel the heat his body was throwing off. Enya didn’t want to give in, but her treacherous body ached for his touch and quivered. Her coat happened to fall off her lap and pooled around his feet. The bit her lip. She was hopelessly clumsy, but he would think she did it on purpose.

Oops.

Thorins’ eyes darkened and were clouded with lust. ‘You need to calm yourself down.’ He muttered. ‘As soon as possible.’ ‘ME? CALM DOWN?’ she yelled. ‘Yes.’ He answered. ‘I am perfectly calm.’ Enya said in a supercilious tone and she crossed her arms. ‘No, you’re not. ’Thorin said and mouth formed a little smile. ‘I AM!’ Enya bit back. ‘Then tell me: what is the secret to a strong and deep self-control?’ he asked. ‘How should I know?’ Enya hissed. ‘You tell me, MY KING.’ ‘The answer is ab-so-lu-te sexual abstinence.’ He told her. He raised a brow when Enya rolled her eyes again. ‘Yes, you’re certainly still learning to control your desires, miss…’ ‘I do quite poorly on self-control.’ Enya confessed. ‘And I’m not able to calm down easily.’ ‘I noticed.’ Thorin muttered. ‘And since you’re all worked up tonight… right now there is only one thing I can do to resolve this situation.’ ‘And what is your solution, if I may ask?’ Enya demanded. ‘It depends.’ He said. ‘On what?’ ‘You have to follow my orders this time, or I won’t be able to help you…’ he whispered. ‘What are you ta-’

He grabbed her waist and the sudden movement made Enya gasp (and forget what she was about to say…). His mouth crashed down on hers. Enya eagerly kissed him back, returning the same passion he poured into the kiss. His tongue curled around hers, teasing and stroking. When his lips parted from hers way too soon for her liking, she let out a protesting groan. ‘Let me see you.’ He growled in a low voice. ‘Why would I agree to that?’ Enya teased and she tilted her head. ‘I can tear your barely covering clothes off your body, if that’s what you want’ he answered. Although his tone was low and he sounded casual, Enya saw his eyes twinkling and she knew his threat wasn’t an empty one. He would tear ALL her clothes if she refused to oblige him. She caught her lip between her teeth and slowly did what he asked her to do. Her shirt landed on the ground. ‘Everything.’ He insisted. Enya raised one eyebrow. ‘That would be rather unfair, wouldn’t it?’ ‘I’ll be the judge of that…’ he husked. Enya stripped her panties off her body and threw them on the pile of clothing in the corner. Thorin pushed her onto her back and leaned over to kiss her again. His tongue slid over her mouth and a moan escaped from Enya’s mouth when he sucked on her bottom lip. ‘So beautiful.’ He murmured as his hands trailed over her naked body. Enya shivered and grabbed his tunic. Thorin groaned in response. ‘Be quiet. Keep still.’ He hissed and continued by licking and nipping her collarbone. His beard rasped against her sensitive skin of her neck and Enya bit her lip furiously. How was she supposed to be quiet AND keep herself from moving when he touched her like that?

Oh, that frustrating bastard! She knew exactly what he was doing. He was going to punish her for her “provocative” dance moves. He wanted her to be obedient this time. No… Enya held back a soft whimper. Her mind went hazy and she couldn’t think clearly anymore.

Thorin cupped her breasts; his thumbs circling around her nipples. His hands were rough and soft at the same time and Enya could not stop her body from quivering under his touch. Thorin lowered his head and slowly kissed his way down until his mouth found one of her nipples. He let his tongue flicker over it again and again. Enya’s eyes rolled back and she bit her hand furiously to prevent herself from yelling his name. She cursed him in silence for nearly killing her with pleasure.

This was too delicious. Too hot.

She did cry out when Thorin slid his hand slowly down her body and his fingers lightly brushed over her thighs. ‘I told you to be silent.’ He whispered and sucked her nipple. ‘How can I-?’ Enya started but she bit her lip quickly when she saw the look that crossed his face. His eyes were wicked and twinkled with lust.

Oh. OH! Panties shredding Thorin definitely didn’t like objections when he came into action…

‘That thing is called self-control, miss.’ He told her, in a low voice. ‘Being able to follow MY orders.’ ‘But I don’t-’ ‘Sssshh.’ He urged and then chuckled. The low sound set Enya on fire and she swallowed hard. Enya let her head fall back on the soft hay and held down a whimper as Thorins’ fingers brushed against the spot between her legs. Two fingers slicked inside of her and with his thumb he slowly rubbed her clit. Immediately Enya’s legs started to tremble. ‘Mahal, you’re so tight.’ Thorin hissed against her chest. ‘So wet. Ready for me.’ His fingers pumped in and out of her, slowly rubbing over and over on a sensitive spot inside that made Enya see stars. She bit back a moan. Good gods, this was a spot that a certain ex-boyfriend never bothered to direct his attention to! Or probably even didn’t knew about. Enya never felt this aroused before and closed her eyes to let the feeling consume her. ‘GOD SAVE ME!’ her mind screamed. Enya had to clench her teeth to keep silent. Her nails raked his muscular back and she felt Thorin humming in pleasure against her chest.

Oh no, this was too much pleasure. His thumb on her clit, slowly but steadily rubbing her into heaven, his fingers inside of her and filling her up, stretching her… OH! Enya above all tried to ignore his mouth and that damned tongue on her breasts. He sucked her nipples ruthlessly. She cried out when his free hand pinched the nipple that wasn’t being tortured by his tongue. Oh for heaven’s sake… Enya felt a well-known tension building up inside of her. Her breathing became ragged and unsteady. She didn’t want to come, but her muscles tightened and she couldn’t help herself. She was on the edge. One more move and she would… A loud protesting whimper left her mouth when Thorin suddenly stopped tormenting her. NO! The edge she had been on slowly faded away and Thorin took his time to kiss her abdomen. He let his tongue glide over her belly button piercing. God damn it, she KNEW he was aware of her nearing orgasm and he probably enjoyed agonizing her somewhat longer. ‘No!’ she cried as he nipped her hip bone. ‘Yes. You’re fully under my control.’ He whispered and Enya felt him smiling against her skin.

She hated the bastard! Enya decided she wasn’t going to be the only one being teased. She moved her hands quickly between them and let her fingers curl around the hard length under his clothes. She stroked him and let her tongue glide over her teeth. ‘A very visible and hard evidence is telling me you like what you see…’ she teased. Thorin let out a low, primal growl. With a quick move he pinned Enya’s wrists under his hand palms. ‘Who said you’re allowed to touch me?’ he hissed. ‘Me.’ Enya answered. She couldn’t keep her face straight and she knew her eyes sparkled with naughtiness. ‘I told you to keep still.’ Thorin breathed. ‘So keep your hands right here.’ He cautiously let go of her wrists. ‘And be quiet.’ He threatened. Enya bit her lip and gave him her “too cute to handle” face. ‘But I want to touch you. And I do quite poorly on being silent.’ ‘I won’t allow you. And I’m sure you can handle a simple command.’ He simply said and started kissing his way down again. Enya felt her breathing quicken. ‘I like this piece of jewelry.’ Thorin muttered as he touched her belly button piercing. Enya blushed and secretly was relieved he found it pretty. After all, dwarves were pretty picky about treasures. Thorin pushed her legs further apart and pulled her to the edge of the hay bale. The sudden movement pushed all the air out of Enya’s lungs. He kneeled before her and kissed her inner thighs. Enya shuddered. The sensation of his coarse facial hair against her sensitive flesh was setting her off. ‘You’re so delicate.’ Thorin breathed against her. His tongue slowly licked her folds.

Enya whimpered and lifted her hips, desperately wanting to be closer to him.

All hail the king…

She protested wordlessly as he pushed her down again. Yes, he was definitely trying to drive her insane. ‘DURIN! Save us all!!’ She cursed.

Good gods, he certainly did know how to use that tongue. He licked and nipped her and it drove her mad. Enya was writhing under him and bit her lip because she didn’t want to scream out loud. This was torture. Thorin dipped his tongue inside of her and Enya’s body arched up. ‘Thorin! Oh god Thorin, please!’ she begged. ‘No. You taste too good.’ he murmured as he kept teasing her with his tongue. Enya cried out in pleasure and he punished her noise immediately by sucking on her clit. Hard. Her body jerked and Enya inhaled sharply. How was she supposed to handle this intense feeling? He didn’t want her to make any sound, but he clearly also liked to drive her insane until she HAD to scream. There was no choice. She couldn’t be silent. ‘I want you!’ Enya shouted in agony. ‘Thorin! I want you inside of me! Please!’ He looked up and his eyes burned with passion. He lazily licked his lips before he answered her pleads. ‘You have to beg for it.’

BEG?

‘Me begging? I won’t give you such satisfaction.’ Enya growled. ‘No?’ he asked as he started sucking her clit again. ‘NO! … OHHH!’ Enya wanted to keep up a strong and very independent attitude, but the effect of her rigid rejection was destroyed by her loud moan at the end. Thorin made a low rumbling noise between her legs and the sound made her stomach clench even further. ‘PLEASE!’ she cried. ‘I beg you!’ She felt him smile against her sensitive flesh. ‘No. You’re not getting it.’ He stated. ‘WHAT?’ Enya shouted. ‘Tell me your pleasure is mine.’ He growled. His finger slipped inside of her again and he began rubbing thát sensitive spot. And his tongue… Oh his tongue! ‘My pleasure is yours…’ she stuttered. Enya bit her lip again. ‘Good. You will now scream for me, Enya.’ He rasped. ‘Let go.’ Enya buckled her hips again and cried out as he kept ruthlessly rubbing and licking (OH, and the sucking!) the most sensitive parts of her body. ‘Oh god!’ she moaned. Thorin growled at her. ‘Enya Blueheart, I need you to come for me.’ He commanded, without stopping tormenting her. ‘Right now.’ It was impossible for Enya to hold back or to defy his command. She let go and felt waves of pleasure flooding through her entire body. Enya gasped as her pleasure cracked and sent her tumbling over the edge, into orgasm. The intensity was one of the likes she never felt before. Her body jerked and shuddered. Enya screamed his name over and over again. ‘THORIN! Oh god god GOD, Thorin!’

Thorin softly slid his fingers out of her and leaned over her to kiss her neck. Enya pulled him closer and was pleased when he landed on top of her. ‘You can try to elevate the tension between us, but I still want you inside of me.’ She whispered in his ear. ‘I really need you to behave right now.’ he answered. ‘Why?’ ‘Because I tell you to do so.’ He breathed. Enya sighed. ‘What about that absolute sexual abstinence theory of yours, huh?’ Thorin held his expression together, but she saw his eyes twinkling in excitement. ‘Sometimes a short-term solution is needed. Especially when the subject is a very impatient lass like yourself, miss.’ ‘Do you tell that story to all the girls you chose to torture like this?’ Enya teased. Thorin frowned. ‘No, you seem the only one in desperate need of it.’ He quickly got up on his feet. ‘Get some rest.’ He ordered. Enya rolled over on her stomach and stuck out her tongue. ‘Like I can sleep now, sir Oakenshield.’ He smiled. ‘You’d better try, miss.’

He disappeared from her sight as he descended the stairs. Enya listened as the sounds of his boots faded and let out a deep sigh when the door of the hay mow creaked as it was closed again. Enya stared at the moon outside of the window and bit her lip. Jesus Christ. What the fucking hell just happened? Her whole body was flushed from his strokes. Well… It didn’t matter. For now at least. Her mind had shut itself off and it floated somewhere in heaven.

But even in this misty state, she knew one thing for certain.

She wanted more.

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