/jp/ - Otaku Culture

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>>45548591
The only image autism I have is saving this Kawaybug piece for impactful moments.
It's the inspiration for the bracelet twist.

>>45063917
(4/4)
“The Gap Youkai: Yukari. She may be the only one with the power and skill to separate the beads and leave your soul intact. The same Yukari you’ve spent so much time plotting against. However, I could help you coerce her into saving you.” Miko explained.
“How?” I ask.
“If you were to offer up all you knew, the plans you’ve laid, and guarantee my support for her defense, she would have no other choice.” She put forth.
It would be a deal then, but at what cost? I would be forsaking everyone who I had bartered with, broken countless agreements, spat in the face of a man unjustly put through hell day in and day out that I had tried so hard to save.
And what if I didn’t? What was this all for if I meet the most terrible fate I could imagine? What would I become? How long had I labored so that my life would be a good one only to waste all those efforts and throw them away? What was Anon’s suffering to the agony I’d endure if I perished cursed? Surely this waste would be evil in itself! Surely his escape wouldn’t be impossible even if I betrayed him or guaranteed if I had not.
It was pointless to think about, the decision had already been made.
“I know my best interests. If I assist Yukari the result would be the same for me if I had not.” Miko said.
I raised my left hand to Miko.
“Not the inverted left hand or the cursed right Goro, there is one other way two people can make an exchange.” She said, closing her eyes and slightly pursing her lips.
I kissed the saint.
“Toyosatomimi no Miko, you will not engage with or against Yukari in this battle. In exchange you’ll have one favor from me, to be claimed at your leisure.” The pact was made. I could hear Seiga chuckle.
Miko smiled. “Was it pride and stubbornness in your status that kept you virtuous or tranquil love for those around you?”
She already knew the answer.
I made for the door, someone had much to answer for.


I, Soga no Tojiko, did not enjoy being a baby-sitter, so I was pleasantly surprised when the Amanojaku didn’t make a fuss and waited patiently while the Crown Prince met with The Broker.
When a deathly howl emitted from the room, Futo and I both made for the door, but a message from the Prince stayed us, for what reason, I cannot say.
I almost jumped as the doors finally careened open to reveal the Broker, the glowing red faces in the bracelet still staring at us, indifferently.
I made to greet him, but he ignored Futo and I both and made for Seija and with a swift motion grabbed her by the dress and slapped her across the face.
“You knew!” He yelled.
The Amanojaku smiled, chuckling “Why do you think I gave up such a fantastic tool? I wouldn’t just hand over a cheat item like that.”
“You’ve cured me you wrench! After everything you did, we worked together, you risked your own life to save me, we shared the same home, I, gods…” he said.
“I trusted you!”
“Then you truly are a fool.” The Amanojaku cackled. “You know what I am, who I am. What, did a little co-habitation fog your brain? I resented every second I spent with you, and that I can honestly say beyond all doubt. But it was worth it, to see that calm, pathetic demeanor crack just like all the rest!”
The man lifted her by her dress and put her against the wall.
“Even now you lie with every breath you take! What do you think tormenting everyone around you leads to?!”
“You still don’t understand? I’m an Amanojaku, being hated by all is ecstasy for me. Loneliness is a comfort!” She laughed.
This is unsightly. I nod to Futo and we begin to move, but something stops us.
“You think there’s not a person alive who enjoys being lonely?” The man quietly speaks.
“Or angry, sad, tired, even betrayed?” He continued, dropping the girl.
She falls to her knees, but not out of weakness. No, she’s in too much pleasure to even stand.
“My part in this, it’s done. But you’re going to realize something when I’m well in truly gone.” The man breathes in.
“You were happier when I was around.”

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Next time things will be getting worse.