📚🖋️Leblanc’s Lending Library: a Shuakeshu Anthology

The graphic depicts Goro Akechi, Morgana, and Joker celebrating the year of the horse. Goro and Joker are sharing a two-man horse costume with Goro as the rear and Joker as the head. Goro is adjusting the strap of his overalls, and Joker is under the hood of his horse head giving a thumbs up. Morgana is beaming between them with three red envelopes in his mouth. Art by: minkidoodles. The text reads: Happy Year of the Horse and thank you for 200 followers!

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We wish you good times and good fortune this year, and from all of us here in the library, thank you for all your support!!

Spot Artist Waipurglsnacht hi! i’m walpurgis, hobbyist artist and videogame lover ( ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ i fell in love with persona a year ago, and it has my whole heart! i played all the mainline games except for p5, but am very familiar with its story. naturally, akechi is my favourite character… i grew up reading french classics, and my favourite of all time is ‘les misérables’ by victor hugo. i am drawn to historical settings, tragic characters and poetic writing. beside my preferences, i read anything with a good premise, with an attachment to characterization ♥ Bsky | waipurglsnacht Twitter | waipurglsnacht Tiktok | walpurkissnacht [Waipurglsnacht’s art features a split-screen piece of Joker on the phone in Leblanc and checking his watch, and Goro is on the other side, also checking his watch.]

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Bookending our spot artists is the wonderful @waipurglsnacht.bsky.social ! Their art will take you by the hand and waltz you through a tale to remember!

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Spot Artist Vin hi i'm vin! i love shuake and i love reading thrillers! Twitter | viaegarden [Vin’s art features Crow (Prince) in Joker’s lap, and they’re kissing. Crow is tugging on Joker’s collar and pointing a gun at the back of his head, and Joker wields his dagger. A heart splatters from the back of Akechi’s head.]

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Our next spot artist is Vin! We're all captured under the spell of its charming art, and we know you'll be drawn in, too!

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Spot Artist Veinyan Hi, I'm Veinyan! Shuake had me on chokehold so hard that I started drawing for them. I'm happy to work with fellow Shuake writers that I owe my life to. I love good old hurt/comfort and idiots in love with hints of angst. Thank goodness Shuake has a lot of those. Also, first kisses, because why not? Tumblr | veinyan Twitter | sashiimiaw [Veinyan’s art features Joker embracing Goro Akechi tightly in the snow. They are both wearing their third semester uniforms, and Goro is shocked by the affection, though he appears to be moving to return the hug rather than reject it.]

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Our next spot artist is Veinyan ! You can count on her to give these meow-meows the love they deserve!

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Spot Artist Sniper Hi, I'm Sniper! Very excited to be here and show the boys some love. (⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠) I loveee yuri and vampires so if a story has those two things it will be interested 110%. I am also just a big fantasy lover in general, and getting into the Persona fandom in 2022 sparked a love of reading in me. There are so many amazing shuake fics out there! Bsky | snipescythe Instagram | snipescythe Twitter | snipescythe [Serapphism’s art features two Sumire Yoshizawas. The version of her in the front is dressed in white is suspended by strings tied around her wrists, and the larger illustration of her in the back is wearing all black with a pained expression. She is surrounded by a detailed border with crows and flowers, specifically spider lilies.]

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Slashing back around is our next spot artist, @snipescythe.bsky.social ! Get ready for their double-tap when their gorgeous art pierces through your heart all over again!

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Spot Artist Serapphism hello hello, my name's grace :v i'm new to the persona fandom and it has been a wild ride thus far--i am very excited to be here!! my favourite novel is 𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘸𝘦𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘺; which means i love angst, angst, and more angst with a healthy dash of absurd humour. i'm also a big fan of character-studies, psychological themes, post-cannon and cannon-divergent exploration, enemies-to-lovers, and fated opposites. i am a huge sucker for a little violence so my preferred shuakeshu dynamic is when joker and akechi hurt each other and then kiss about it <3 Tumblr | lilypadqueen Instagram | searpphism Twitter | serapphism [Serapphism’s art features the Royal Trio as victim to Takuto Maruki’s actualization with the pointed hand-tendrils clawing at their faces. Only one of Goro’s eyes is exposed, most of Joker’s face is visible, and Sumire’s eyes are completely covered by the clasped hands.]

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Our next spot artist is Serapphism! It's hard not to feel blessed when their art is this divine!

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Spot Artist Sen Hiya! I remain in persona hell, and at this point i'm not even trying to escape. ha, haha, it's almost like i'm stuck in a cycle, a repeating pattern- (my favourite fic trope is, to no one's surprise, some form of time travel) Bsky | senblades Tumblr | senblades Instagram | sen_blades [Sen’s art features two winged Goro Akechis. One dressed in his third semester uniform is hunched over on the ground, and the other is more of a ghostly figure of him covered in Loki’s dazzle camouflage markings. The Loki!Goro is tugging spindling roots from Goro’s back. ]

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Our next spot artist is @senblades.bsky.social ! With her creative compositions, she's sensational at setting the tone!

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Spot Artist scarysu Howdy! I'm scarysu, aka Moni. I'm a freelance artist, and sell at conventions under the studio name Massiveus. I've been a fan of SMT/Persona since 2007. Playing Royal for the first time straight up changed my brain chemistry, so now all I can think about is Akechi and Joker... I normally like to read non-fiction, but I spend a decent amount of time reading fanfic, which is seemingly endless due to how many amazing writers there are in this fandom! I love stories with horror elements, but I'm also a sucker for angst and hurt/comfort. Carrd | scarysu.carrd.co [Scarysu’s art features Joker hugging Goro Akechi around his shoulders from behind, as if surprising him with affection. He’s smiling playfully, and Goro is looking back at him while having been interrupted on his phone.]

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Room for seconds? We just keep coming back for more of @scarysu.bsky.social's delectable art!

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The graphic depicts Goro Akechi and Joker in Animal Crossing style. They are outside Leblanc, and Goro is sharing a piece of graffiti art featuring Morgana and a lending library that he painted for Joker on the brick shelf in front of the café. He’s blushing about it. Joker is shocked and overcome with affection. Art by: jestarcana The text reads: Paint Your Heart!

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Spot Artist ronanxing hey hey!! im erin! i've been in shuakeshu hell for a quite a long time now, and i have amazing fic writers to thank for that <3 just can't get enough of their stories! when i'm not reading hurt/comfort fanfic on company time, you can always find me reading all kinds of novels! my favorite book however has gotta be "doctor sleep" by stephen king Tumblr | ronanxing Twitter | ronanxing [Ronanxing’s art features Goro Akechi at a side profile aiming forward to shoot Joker in the forehead. A second Akechi (dressed as Prince!Crow) is faced forward behind him, and their eye placements line up. Branches resembling Loki grow and drip from his side.]

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Our next spot artist is Ronanxing! Yaoi priorities only, so you can bet she's perfect for the job!

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Spot Artist PHANT0MCARD It's Miyo! I'm a big fan of drawing Goro Akechi anytime, anywhere. I actually prefer reading books filled with mystery and action, even though I always draw romance. Guess you could say I'm full of surprises heh Twitter | phant0mcard [PHANT0MCARD’s art features Joker and Goro Akechi playfully laughing together with their foreheads touching in their summer uniforms. Goro is ruffling Joker’s hair, and Joker is holding Goro’s arm with a tear forming in his eye.]

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Our next spot artist is PHANT0MCARD! It's no mystery how we've fallen in love with his art!

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Spot Artist MK 真理 Known library enthusiast. Currently on a mission to read every gay manga in the local library consortium. Bsky | mkdraws Tumblr | marikodraws Instagram | marikosayshi [MK’s art features Joker and Crow (Prince) lying inverted beside one another with their gazes towards each other and each holding a hand to the other’s cheek. Both their neutral expressions and poses are mirrored in each other.]

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Our next spot artist is @mkdraws.bsky.social ! Curled up and complimenting the array of shuake with their art, they're right at home in our library!

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Spot Artist Minkidoodles It's so dark in here.... Bsky | minkidoodles Tumblr | minkidoodles [Minkidoodles’ art features the boys in a classic sci-fi style and setting, complete with space suits. Goro is centered and wielding a ray gun with a determined expression on his face. Joker is at his side with a confident grin, also wielding a ray gun. Morgana is floating in the space behind them in his own kitty space suit.]

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It may be dark in there, but we're cheesed to beam the light on their art!

*no @minkidoodles.bsky.social were harmed in the capturing of our next scurrying spot artist.

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Spot Artist Kaetor Hello! My name is Jester, and when I'm not writing I like to think about writing, add song lyrics to my fanfic title document, imagine that I will write soon, and reblog writer asks games to tumblr that I also won't answer. I love books of all types, but there's a special place in my heart for the Chronicles of Narnia (Prince Caspian is my favorite), Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings, and the Six of Crows duology. Fics wise, I love a good AU with way too much thought put into it. You can catch me on ao3 writing soulmate aus with too much time dedicated to worldbuilding. Tumblr | kaetor [Kaetor’s art features a black and white illustration with two characters sitting, one in an armchair and the other on the floor in front of it. A stone arch borders the illustration.]

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Please welcome back to the stage Kaetor (artist version)! We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on their spot art!

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Spot Artist Galaxsci People know me as Klaus or Gala, and I like to draw boys kissing. My favorite book series is the Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, a steampunk historical fiction set in WW1. However, my favorite book genre is nonfiction. I love reading about social-political history. I just finished How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr. When it comes to fanfiction, I'm a sucker for anything tragic and romantic. Bsky | Galaxsci 🔞 Instagram | Galaxsci [Galaxsci’s art features Joker and Goro Akechi cuddling on the sofa with a laptop and coffee. Joker is hugging Goro from behind and resting his chin on his shoulder, and Goro has his hand on the side of Joker’s face. They’re sharing a blanket and smiling.]

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Our next spot artist is @galaxsci.bsky.social ! We're grateful this galaxy isn't so far away, and we're paying back the star shower of his art in kisses!

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Spot Artist Forgottenteas heyo! i'm rin- certified fic enjoyer and habitual ao3 user!! my fav tropes are enemies to lovers with a dash of bad things happening, and a sprinkling of emotional intimacy to top it off :3 Bsky | forgottenteas Tumblr | forgottenteas [Forgottenteas’ art features Goro Akechi in his sweater vest with a peaceful expression holding his hands to his heart with a white outline of a flower over his collar. He is surrounded by and framed by flowers.]

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Our next spot artist is @forgottenteas.bsky.social ! If you're on the hunt for cosmic crafts, they've got gorgeous art you won't forget!

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Spot Artist EveFreaks I'm a simple person: my favorite book of all time is Jack London's “White Fang,” a classic. I'm a comic artist and illustrator, and I really enjoy drawing strange little animals. I've been in Akechi's hell for about five years now and I'll never get rid of him <3 Bsky | evefreaks Instagram | eve_freaks Twitter | EveFreaks [EveFreaks’ art features Crow (Black Mask) strangling a Sudama that has been inflicted with the fear status ailment in his left hand. He’s hunched over and furious with an anger mark over his helmet.]

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Our next spot artist @evefreaks.bsky.social ! We'll gladly follow her into the depths of Akechi's hell for more of her incredible art!

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Spot Artist Engraved I'm emerging from my almost decade-long P5 lurker status to celebrate the writers who've kept me here for so long! My favourite genres are non-fiction and psychological horror. Give me memoirs, give me science shaped through the lens of human wonder, give me unreliable narrators who are experts of their own reality. I love characters in deeply absurd situations and the insight that comes from it- shake them around like a snow globe! I'm also the type of person to sort word count by descending order, so know that I'll be seated for the promise of a good slow burn, too. Bsky | engraved Tumblr | engraved10 [Engraved’s art features Crow (Black Mask) and Joker in Maruki’s Palace. Joker is sitting hunched over with his head in his hands, surrounded by Maruki’s cables, discarded helmets cut from the cables, and several chairs strewn about. Crow stands in front of Joker with his helmet removed.]

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Our next spot artist is @engraved.bsky.social ! Resurrected for excellence, we're looking forward to spending a good, long while with their art!

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Spot Artist Derpu hey-hey!! it's ya boi Derpu back at it again KJSD the concept of a writer-focused zine is so beautiful to me because fic writers do soso much for the fandom, yet are often under-appreciated :"D so as soon as i saw this i just KNEW it was gonna be awesome!! my favorite fic trope since Forever is hurt/comfort. and i suspect it will Always be my favorite. i absolutely *love* putting characters through The Torture Nexus and then giving them hope for a good ending, along with sappy bonding and sweetness and all that other tasty jazz >:)) shuake h/c my Beloved,.,,.., Tumblr | derpu-doodles [Derpu’s art features Goro Akechi in his third semester clothes huddled in on himself with his arms crossed over his legs and head buried. He is holding a cigarette between his fingers. It is snowing.]

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Our next spot artist is Derpu! A dose of their adorable art is sure to cure any ail!

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Spot Artist DeeTheImposter Hiya! Excited to be here! Some of my favourite book genres include fantasy, mystery and horror, with Bram Stoker’s Dracula being one of my all-time favourite books. Similarly, I am a massive sucker for vampire, fantasy and pirate aus in fanfiction! Bsky | deetheimposter Tumblr | deetheimposter Twitter | dee_TheImposter [DeeTheImposter’s art features Joker and Goro Akechi in a pirate au on their ship. Joker is holding onto rope with his sword in his right hand, and Goro is crouched beside him readying his gun. There is a crow beside him.]

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Wiggling across the page is our next spot artist, @deetheimposter.bsky.social ! Their art is sure to worm its way into your heart!

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DarknicJen Hi hello! I am so so so SO excited to be a part of this zine!! The wonderful work of shuakeshu writers keeps me breathing most days and I am over the moon to be here celebrating those writers! While I haven't read a full novel in quite some time, I am a huge fan of suspense and psychological horror, especially stories that involve kidnapping and/or forced situationships. You can pretty much always find me lurking about ao3's m/m original longfic section! :3 Bsky | darknicjen Tumblr | darknicjen [DarknicJen’s art features Joker and Crow (Prince) posed back-to-back over a stylish halftone background. Crow’s body is turned away with his head looking back with a wide open smile, and Joker is posed in the front with a calm grin, both their gazes fixed on each other.]

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Our next spot artist is @darknicjen.bsky.social ! We couldn't get enough of their stylish work, so we've brought them back for a special edition rerun–now in black-and-white!

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> Hold onto his hand like you held onto his glove.

Spot Artist Cosmo Enjoyer of all things yearning, loving, and gut-wrenchingly devastating. What's better than reading about a love that is not simple? Bsky | unifybullseye Instagram | unifybullseye Twitter | unifybullseye [Cosmo’s art features Joker and Goro Akechi meeting in Shibuya. Goro is turned away from the viewer, approaching Joker, and Joker wears a shocked expression. Joker is in his casual winter clothes, and Akechi is in his winter uniform.]

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Our next spot artist is @unifybullseye.bsky.social ! They're aptly named because you'll certainly feel the cosmos in their art!

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Spot Artist Cinnamie Hello! My name is Sammie. Reading has been a past time of mine for some time now and recently I've been enjoying stories that explore different aspects of the human experience. Demian by Hesse is one of my all time favorites. I'm grateful for the opportunity to celebrate some of this fandom's writers in this project. I hope everyone looks forward to what they have in store! Bsky | cinammie Instagram | cinammie Twitter | cinammie [Cinammie’s art shuake kissing in various positions across different points in the game, as shown in their outfits ranging from winter to third semester. Two kisses feature the pool table at Jazz Jin.]

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Our next spot artist is a café staple! After all, a touch of @cinammie.bsky.social pairs perfectly with these boys!

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Spot Artist Chatlote Hello! I'm Lina, or Chatlote, blue, detectieves/thieves and shuake enthusiast, in that order. Choosing a favorite book is hard! One that has stuck with me the past 2 years is 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' for it's poetry-like writing, but my very favorite genre is Mystery. Specifically when it comes to fics, I need my hurt/comfort and fix-its. Bsky | Chatlote Tumblr | Chatlote Twitter | Chatlote_ [Chatlote’s art features Goro Akechi and Joker at Jazz Jin, enjoying each other’s company. They are dressed in their third semester uniforms, and Joker has a relaxed pose with his arm over the back of his chair, and Goro is engaged in their conversation. Their expressions are presented larger behind them, with them both smiling and hearts between them.]

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Our next spot artist is @chatlote.bsky.social ! We recommend enveloping yourself in their art to chase the blues away (or to comfort you when you'd like them to stay)!

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Spot Artist Ceramic_Avocado Favourite trope- enemies to lovers!! Favourite book- enemies to lovers!!! Favourite genre- enemies to lovers!!! Bsky | ceramic_avocado Instagram | ceramic_avocado Twitter | ceramic_avocado [Ceramic_Avocado’s art features bust shots of Joker and Goro Akechi mirroring one another on a portrait oriented composition. Joker is at the base, and Goro is upside-down above him. They are dressed in their winter uniforms with a large chain weaving around them. Joker has a smug expression on his face and is indicating his left hand, and Goro glares at him with his lips slightly parted.]

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Up next for our spot artists is @ceramicavocado.bsky.social ! If you're seeking stellar art, then you've found it in their work!

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Spot Artist Carissa Hi! I’m Carissa! Reading has always been a super important part of my life, and I’m so excited to be a part of this zine with so many incredible writers! When I’m not reading hurt/comfort shuake fics, I enjoy a good fantasy book- my favorite series is the Stormlight Archive! So grateful to be a part of this team, thanks for having me! Tumblr | crazymecjc Twitter | carissajoy__ [Carissa’s art features Goro Akechi in his winter uniform strung up with puppet strings on a stage modeled after the TV studio. His limbs are forcefully posed, and he wears an unsettling grin. Joker in his Metaverse costume watches from the audience. The hand controlling Goro can be seen overhead.]

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Looks like we rolled a Nat 20 on our next spot artist, Carissa!Their dreamy art will whisk you away to worlds beyond!

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Spot Artist Blugerine hello, i’m blu! my favorite fic trope isn’t really a trope related just to fic, but i love it when characters are mutually protective and risk their lives trying to defend each other. something where the one person says “go on without me!” and the other person is like “no, you idiot!”. i’m a big fan of time loops too ahhh… i also love happy endings, but i find bittersweet endings to be the most memorable (and make me cry the most too). thank you for having me! really grateful i get to create something for a ship that restructured my teenage brain all those years ago <3 Bsky | blugerine Instagram | blugerine Twitter | blugerine [Blu’s art features the character Aventurine from Honkai Star Rail at a dynamic angle looking down intensely at the viewer. He is in a torn and disheveled shirt with scrapes around his wrists and knuckles. His mouth is obscured by what appears to be blood]

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Up next for our spot artists is @blugerine.bsky.social ! Wherever their art takes them, we'll be following!

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Spot Artist Biipbop A feral creature that is somehow literate. And as a creature living in a hetronormative world I will give any queer books a try. Horror, sci-fi, and political dramas are my favorite but I always want that romantic side plot. Give me that dense plot with interact world building and slop some sugar on top. Bsky | biipbop Tumblr | biipbop Twitter | biipbops [Biipbop’s art features an injured Akechi and Morgana on Joker’s bed in Leblanc’s attic. Akechi is turned toward the window looking out, and his injuries include his right arm in a sling and right leg bandaged. He wears a wistful expression accented by a scrape and bandage.]

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Starting off our spot artists is @biipbop.bsky.social ! This is one creature we're thrilled to feature!

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Writer Liv Bsky | rebellionblade Twitter | rebeiiionblade AO3 | gardevoirite liv-ing, laughing and loving goro akechi for 3 years and counting! i love fantasy and speculative fiction, but honestly Sunrise on the Reaping came out 10 months ago and i still cry about it like once a week. pining, “not actually unrequited love”, and outsider POV are the tropes ever and i’ll eat it up every time! i’ll also never get tired of social media fics and their inherent whimsy ”I should’ve given you more presents,” Akira says, standing up now that he’s done cooing over an electrical appliance. “Like a poster or something. It doesn’t hurt to decorate a little, you know.” “What do you want me to do, hang up a Phantom Thieves tapestry?” Goro says snootily. “I wouldn’t mind. You’d be reminded of me every time you wake up.” He sidles up to Goro, a finger hooking on one of his belt loops to pull him closer. “Please,” Goro says, but his voice is wavering. “The Phantom Thieves were everywhere last year. I couldn’t escape you no matter how much I wanted to.” “I’m that repulsive, huh?” Akira’s other hand reaches out, playing with a lock of Goro’s hair curling towards his cheek. “And I suppose that’s why you couldn’t stop texting me.” Goro’s cheeks heat up again. “I was gathering intel.” “For what, detective? I don’t recall you needing any of it when you were tasked to shoot me.” “And I don’t recall telling you anything about my plans that would lead you to these conclusions,” Goro says with a scowl, batting Akira’s hand away. “You don’t know the first thing about me.” Akira catches his hand before Goro can pull it away. “I know you’re smart. Smart enough to know any of the things you told me about yourself would have ruined you if you had given it to the wrong person.” He entwines their fingers together again. “But you knew I wouldn’t, right? Because you trusted me.” He did. He still does. “Stop going around in circles and get to the point.”...

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Welcome to the Velvet… Library? Our newest addition to our writers is @rebellionblade.bsky.social, and you can bet they'll fuse together a story you won't want to miss!

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