8 Works by GrotesqueManic
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Fiery red faded into gentle orange, with occasional smudges of dim blue peeking through the saturated warm hues. As the world prepared itself for slumber, and the sun began to disappear below the horizon to make way for the moon to take its place, sunlight only decreased in intensity, turning into individual golden rays. Said golden rays just happened to fall at an ideal angle to frame Wataru’s exceptionally unguarded frame, sat on his lover’s bed.
Wataei week day 7: unmask
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- Part 7 of Wataei week 2025
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He had never felt as alive as now, when watching a magic show he randomly stumbled upon. The boy on the screen, with lengthy silver hair and violet eyes, couldn’t have been much older than Eichi, could even be his age, and yet, the lives they led were completely different; while the blonde was trapped, the magician was a free spirit, not much unlike the birds Eichi had seen from the outside of his hospital room’s window. Normally, he would feel some sort of envy towards the other noting his liberty, but this time, all he could feel was admiration for his very being, unlike the other kids he knew.
Wataei week day 6: Childhood
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- Part 6 of Wataei week 2025
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But, of course, he, like most actors, had his favorite audience, who was, of course, none other than his beloved Eichi, always so perceptive and unconditionally mesmerized. Wataru had occasionally slipped glances towards the other while performing (that is, simply existing) or rehearsing, and each time, the sky blue of the blonde’s eyes was shimmering in amazement, focused on him, a rosy tint adorning his pale cheeks, chapped lips slightly parted.
Wataei week day 5: performance
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- Part 5 of Wataei week 2025
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Wataru was painfully aware that he was the one bearing the key to Eichi’s very being; he had seen the other as vulnerable as nobody else had ever had, after all, the other lay to him almost entirely bare. He knew — Eichi was a jealous and selfish man, capable of any means to keep Wataru entirely to himself, and of doing just about anything to ensure he does not stray away. It was endearing how the silver-haired man had the heir of the Tenshouin Zaibatsu wrapped around his finger, really; to make someone as influential as that, let go of all inhibitions, was simply amazing, was it not?
Wataei week day 4: entanglement
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- Part 4 of Wataei week 2025
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- 1,049
- Chapters:
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- Kudos:
- 8
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“I look hideous, do I not, Wataru?” the blonde chuckled awkwardly, averting his gaze. Yet before he could receive an answer, he spoke up again, “I had a really rough night, you see. I scarcely remember anything, to be completely honest, but I do remember having an emergency oxygen therapy session. In addition, whatever happened left me horribly sweaty. I feel disgusting,” Eichi shuddered at the memory of his sweat-clad skin visibly grimacing at the thought. “Not to mention, it’s impossible for me to take a shower at the moment, with all these machines tying me down.” He finished his statement with a long sigh.
Wataei week day 3: hospital room
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- Part 3 of Wataei week 2025
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Mutually Sought After, Mutually Devoured by GrotesqueManic
Fandoms: Ensemble Stars! (Video Game)
16 Sep 2025
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“You’re contradicting yourself. If I were to fully trust your promises, I would also have to trust in you staying by my side. Must you always stray away? You really are no different from Tsumugi; that very inferiority you pride yourself in — was it an act, as well, I wonder? Or perhaps, you've been planning your escape for longer than I had anticipated?” Venom spilled mindlessly from his mouth. “Maybe, you'd be better off dead. That way, I won't have to share you with anyone,” his voice came out so uncharacteristically cold, it surprised even him. And then came the realization and regret.
Wataei week day 2: jealousy + birdcage
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- Part 2 of Wataei week 2025
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“Is that your interpretation, despite all those days we’ve spent by each other’s sides? That is, my beloved, a great shame,” Wataru’s voice had the slightest tint of disappointment to it, noticeable even under the thick, sincere layer of concern. “I was confident I could show you a happy, fleeting dream. And yet, I ended up being outdone by my predecessor. I’ve been acting subpar all this time, haven’t I? His performance was magnificent, and I was sure I could follow his script. I thought I could bring myself to leave, as well.”
Wataei week day 1: Gaze + Prologue
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- Part 1 of Wataei week 2025
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- English
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- 1,441
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- 1/1
- Kudos:
- 11
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There's A Light That Never Goes Out by GrotesqueManic
Fandoms: 第五人格 | Identity V (Video Game)
02 May 2024
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Perhaps living isn't so bad, after all.
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- 14
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