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I love the idea of it. It could definitely work a lot better than the hang-all-over-him pairings some of them would be. I admit though (and this might be bc Wise is my MC in the game), I would most likely write Wise/Manato if it wasn't Ellen. But we all know my soft spot for Ellen. XD

I feel like the anime fics would be easy as one-shots, so there's that. Interlude is just hanging there bugging me lol. Then there's the "Nicole sets a too-busy-for-romance Belle up for her 25th birthday with a series of blind dates that don't work out and one escort appointment that does"...

That's a good question. I really wanna finish at least the remaining Interlude stories, and I have a Lycabelle AU that's been on the brain for a hot minute. But the new manga volume for the anime doesn't come out until March, and I think it'll end right around where the anime did, so...

Also I never mentioned my thoughts on #zzz 2.5 story yet.

Because... ugh. Someone tell me how I can apply to write for them. They need help at this point, and I'd be more than happy to assist. Good news though is the idols are finally coming. I so badly needed a couple skip patches.

I'm alive. I haven't done much in the way of writing due to health stuff that's still ongoing, but I figured I'd let you guys know I haven't dropped dead at least. And I do plan to write stuff again. I'm not sure when, but the ideas are definitely there. 😂

Based. 😂

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So Lycabelle might have to share some real estate with Tsunagu Hidaka/Mari Asaka.

Best part - this story is literally right up my alley. Bonus that Astra's VA also voices Kisara (although I never watch dubbed anime, but still.)

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So I thought my anime/manga-based fanfic days were long behind me. Then while I've been recovering from surgery which, unfortunately, has affected one leg AND my vision (blood clots are sneaky little bastards), I found a manga. Then I found the anime based on that manga.

The muses are now feral.

If she and Youkai can't get shit back on track, then that story is cooked. XD

That's fair considering this season has felt like filler with a little lore sprinkled in. I'm hoping between some of the other AI coming, more info on Carole Arna, and the hints of hollow space-time anomalies (finally) it'll get better. I'm giving it until Sunbringer's formal intro.

Am I wrong? Because I'm sorry, that man from the back screams Hugo to me, and I'm like...

That's those goddamn writers that channeled themselves through Lilac and forced Lycaon/Hugo fanfic to be damn near canon in Hugo's (Vivian's? One of the two's) trust events.

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Why does the 2.5 trailer make Mayor Mayflower look like Hugo from the back? Asking for a friend who knew she'd have to eventually edit her final WIMIF chapter once he was revealed.

But still... Hugo? Really? 🤦‍♀️ I swear if he turns out to be young and hot, Imma be salty af.

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Finally home and in time to enjoy the 2.5 livestream for #zzz. Also I caught Ketteithe7th's YT stream w/ some extra codes for free polys :D. (For my night owls, he's one of the best zzz streamers imho.)

MEETTHEVOIDHUNTER - 20 polys
ZHAOISFREE - 50 poly
ZZZCREATOR25 - 30 poly and a few extras

Without getting into all the bs of late, I have surgery tomorrow morning and then some time off to address leftover stuff. It's time to recover and hopefully get some writing done.

For anyone who is tempted to say "Writing can wait..."

Not really, lol. Writing is part of my healing process. XD

Sorry for the long silence - life has been life-ing at the end of the year. Hopefully I'll be more active again soon.

BUT for my ZZZ ftp (or not) players, if you haven't gotten all the free code polys, you know I gotchu.

ZZZ24KRAMPUS = 60
Dialyn1125 = 60
ZENLESSGIFT = 50

I'm here for it, but in 2032? That's a heck of a wait. But hey, I'll take it when it comes, bc ZZZ would make a for a great series imho.

YouTube video by mollozhang Zenless Zone Zero EN VAs Pull for MANATO

"I needed a pretty boy to make me feel better..." is the most relatable gacha statement. Also Manato's VA is the best menace on this stream, and bless him for playing along with the other VAs (Astra, Grace, and Orphie to be specific.) Also Molly is a screamer, so yeah...

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I think I mentioned Rina gets some screentime in the next #Interlude installment. I forgot to mention that Hugo also appears as well.

This is what happens when Hoyo leaves a psycho like me hanging when it comes to backstory. 🫣

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Very true. I'm Lycabelle through and through. 😍

Kamano Manato

Worth every pull.

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This is another one of those days when I thought the music was more a vibe than related to what I'm actually writing. And then a song plays a second time, and I go: Oooooh. Okay, that's what we're doing. Got it.

Also, it's Rina's time to shine. Just sayin.

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Also you'll never convince me now that Manato isn't to Lycaon what Yidhari is to Lucia. The more I look at Manato's skin on him, the more I can tell two character designers drew an "original" version of Lycaon and Manato is the human-facing version.

Okay, so finished the main story update. I'll leave impressions for later, because right now only one thing matters.

*Slight spoiler alert*

It's confirmed that Manato is a legal adult (approximately 19 to be more specific.) Let the fanfiction/fanart/miscellaneous related smut commence.

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Of course it's when my younger kid is home for the week that the muses are like, "Oh btw, we're ready to work now!"

Screw the muses for real, but... both kids are sleeping now, so.

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Orphans surely since they call him by his name. He seems that type, but I'm speedrunning the story that includes him (and his trust events) when he drops. I've got a couple hundred pulls ready for him and Lucia, so we'll find out (hopefully.)

Well they did say he's a student, but so is Ellen so I'm putting him in the 18+ category with her for my own sanity. And I'm not writing smut for him *coughyetcough* so I'm still okay. I think. >.>

Again, diabolical work by Hoyo.

YouTube video by Zenless Zone Zero Intermission Teaser - "The Daily Life of Komano Manato" | Zenless Zone Zero

Ya'll, the fact that #zzz just dripped an S-rank fire rupture and gave us this trailer for Manato in the same 24 hour period is diabolical work.

I will be the ultimate husband collector, trust.

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Oh, and spoiler alert - yes, they actually are turning out to be the first and back half of the same story. I really, really hate the fuckers in my head with this shit.

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The moment I thought the muses insisted on me working on 2 fics at the same time.

Me: I have 2 hands and maybe 2 brain cells to spare right now.
Muses: Clearly, since you haven't realized these are two parts of THE SAME FUCKING STORY.
Me: ...
Muses: See it now?
Me: Fuck off, seriously.

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Clearly my muses' impatient asses REFUSE to move until I get at least my final outline for IAF Part 3 out of my brain. Also, I think for Part 3: Our Past, Present, and Forever (working title btw), I may really need a beta reader. If anyone's interested, shoot me a DM. ❤️

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