Even Without Romance
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After a Rayshift to the Caribbean, Ritsuka Fujimaru visits Bartholomew Roberts in the simulator.
Over tea and moonlight, he speaks of the things he loved—and the things he never did.Series
- Part 1 of Even Without Romance
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On the anniversary of his death, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Bartholomew Roberts Rayshift to the sea where it all ended.
What remains is not romance, but memory, respect, and something quietly enduring.Series
- Part 2 of Even Without Romance
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"All batteries, open fire!" > Amidst a raging mana storm, a monstrous kraken-shaped fortress threatens to consume the Singularity. While Mandricardo struggles with his own sense of inferiority compared to the "true heroes," Bartholomew Roberts steps forward with his Noble Phantasm.
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- Part 3 of Even Without Romance
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A refined gentleman appears in a rowdy Caribbean tavern, captivating all with his elegant velvet jacket and sweet, courtly whispers. When the local Governor’s beautiful partner approaches, he responds with a smile that seems to burn with passion.
But on this Island of Vanity, nothing is as it seems. As the mission concludes and the masks slip, a cold and beautiful truth remains.Series
- Part 4 of Even Without Romance
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In the freezing winds of a fading Singularity, Ritsuka and Mash witness the final, radiant embrace of two lovers.
Upon their return to Chaldea, as Ritsuka grapples with the weight of these emotions, it is the man who claims to have no "fuel for love" who offers the most steadying warmth.Some lights burn themselves out in a final blaze, while others serve as beacons to guide one home through a storm. Both are equally precious.
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- Part 5 of Even Without Romance
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Bartholomew Roberts is a simple man: he doesn't need romance, but he does need your forehead covered. When he hands Ritsuka a Valentine's gift that turns out to be a "high-performance mekakure wig," even Blackbeard—Chaldea's resident otaku—is forced to intervene. A story of high-level aesthetics, low-level arguments, and two pirates who are a lot to handle.
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- Part 6 of Even Without Romance
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In the deserts of Moon Dubai, Bartholomew Roberts shares a brief exchange with the sand-ship's AI, Eliza. How does a man with no `romance function’ interact with a beautiful machine? A short tale of a bond formed amidst the golden dunes.
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- Part 7 of Even Without Romance
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In the soot-stained slums of Victorian London, Ritsuka witnesses the raw violence hidden beneath Bartholomew Roberts’ refined "Order."
As the fog of Limehouse swallows the screams of those who dared cross him, the "Handsome Pirate" reveals his true, cold nature—one built not on chivalry, but on efficient execution.Series
- Part 8 of Even Without Romance
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Midnight at the rain-slicked wharf. Detectives Saito and Percival are closing in on a high-speed transport ship owned by Bartholomew Roberts—a world-renowned CEO with a shadow hanging over his reputation.
While Percival is driven by a fierce sense of justice to uncover the ship's illegal cargo, Saito knows that some things are better left "untouched." In the silence of the bridge, they confront a man who claims to live only by his own rules and aesthetics.
A "Buddy Cops" AU exploring the thin line between law, ego, and conviction.Series
- Part 9 of Even Without Romance
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After a thunderous Lucha Libre sparring match between deities atop the Aztec altar, Bartholomew Roberts finds himself sharing a quiet moment with the Goddess of the Sun. Over tea and mezcal, they discuss the stains of the past, the pride of the present, and the "sanctuary" Bartholomew holds within himself.
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- Part 10 of Even Without Romance
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In the simulated silence of an Antarctic night, Voyager looks to the stars and asks a question about the time one waste on a single rose. Beside him, Bartholomew Roberts offers an answer born of the sea—a philosophy of love that seeks neither to own nor to tame.
A quiet conversation between two navigators at the edge of the universe, exploring what it means to be "special" without the need for chains or possession.Series
- Part 11 of Even Without Romance
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A new chapter in the universe of Untouchable.
When Bartholomew brings a complex new case to the "M&D Law Office," inspired by Ordeal Call IV and the 2026 CBC, Dante and Moriarty find themselves navigating a modern-day labyrinth. Along with Ritsuka acting as an assistant, the group must deal with the legal and personal intricacies of this latest mystery.
A story about a self-deprecating lawyer, his calculating partner, and a client with very specific tastes.Series
- Part 12 of Even Without Romance