A Young Writer

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this one is english/czech, requested by booksnek_uwu, there are translations in brackets again (not perfect though, I'm too lazy :DD)

doufám že se ti to líbí, Dani

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She went to that garden every day. She borrowed a book from a nearby library, walked through the squeaky fence, sat down under a huge chestnut tree, and stayed there until sunset. Sometimes she did not bring a book, instead she was writing something into a little notebook, scribbling away, covering page after page.

This time, someone was sitting on that tree.

She tried to ignore that someone and sat down on her usual spot. Luckily for her, the person did not even notice her. At least, not immediately.

Five minutes passed by, when she heard a thud close to her. The tree person came down.

It was a girl. With her black ponytails and vintage clothes, she looked as if she just stepped out of an old anime. In fact, you would have mistaken her for a Sailor Moon character, had you seen her on the street.

„Doufám, že jsem tě nevyděsila, jen jsem tě chtěla pozdravit," she said to our little bookworm. „Mimochodem, jsem Aishi. Aishi Torego. A ty jsi?" (I hope I didn't scare you, I just wanted to say hi. By the way, I'm Aishi.... And you are?)

The writer, finally conquering the feeling of intimidation that Aishi's beauty brought, decided to reply.

„A-ahoj, já jsem Danielle. Danielle Flow." (h-hi, I'm Danielle)

Aishi froze for a minute, then her face lit up with excitement. She rummaged in her bag for a second and pulled out a book called Dancing with the Death. It was her favourite fantasy book.

„Tohle jsi ty, že? Ty jsi ta Danielle, ta mladá spisovatelka," she asked, hopping up and down like a little puppy. (This is you, right? You're that Danielle, the young writer?)

„A-ano, to jsem já. Ty znáš mé knihy?" (y-yes, that's me. You know my books?)

„No jasně! Miluju tvoji tvorbu. Píšeš naprosto úžasně." (Of course! I love your work. You're amazing.)

„Ach, tak děkuji," said Danielle, blushing with a grin. (oh, well, thank you)

Aishi grinned back. „Nevadí, když si k tobě přisednu," she asked Danielle. (do you mind if i sit next to you?)

„Ne ne, vůbec ne, jen se posaď." (no no, not at all, sit down)

So Aishi sat down, leant back against the giant tree, and resumed her work, whatever it was.

Meanwhile, Danielle began to cover new pages of her notebook with ink. A huge title at the top of the fresh page said Chapter 34. She was writing another fantasy story. It was about a man exploring a magical chestnut forest, guarded by a little she-elf. The elf had some suspicions at first, but slowly built a strong friendship with that man. She was like a daughter the man never had. The currently evolving plot twist was that the other humans wanted to destroy the forest, chop down the trees and expand their farming area. Danielle did not know how to end this story yet, but she was already feeling confident about it, sensing that it will be another success. All her stories were rather popular so far, and there was no doubt that this one will be too.

After finishing another chapter, Danielle looked over Aishi's shoulder to see what she had been working on. She was drawing. It seemed like she was making a manga.

Damn, everything is like anime with her, thought Danielle. Even her drawings are like anime. She seems very talented, though.

Aishi noticed Danielle peeking over her shoulder and let out a warm laughter.

„Můžeš se podívat, jestli chceš. Klidně si prohlédni celý skicák," she chimed, handing Dani her torn, heavy sketchbook. (you can take a look if you want. Feel free to go through the whole sketchbook)

Dani nodded shyly, took the sketchbook, and carefully turned over to the first page. She gazed at the art in front of her, amazed, slowly going through page after page, silently worshipping Aishi.

How can someone draw so perfectly? Her hands must be magic!

„Páni, Aishi, máš obrovský talent! Kde ses tohle naučila? Takhle nádherné kresby jsem v životě neviděla." (wow, Aishi, you're very talented! where did you learn all this? these are the best drawings I've ever seen in my life)

Aishi blushed and giggled.

„Rodiče jsou z Koreji. Celý život mě provázela asijská kultura. V podstatě jsem vyrostla jen na anime. Už od svých pěti let jsem se snažila kopírovat styl nejkrásnějších anime a mang. A teď sama mangy vytvářím," she said with a sentimental smile. 

(my parents are from Korea. Asian culture has followed me my whole life. I basically grew up just on anime. Ever since I was five, I'd been trying to copy the style of the prettiest anime & manga. And now I'm creating manga myself)

„Počkat... ty jsi na Webtoonu, že? Četla jsem snad všechno, co jsi tam vydala!" (wait a minute... you're on webtoon, right? I've read just about everything you published there!)

„Vážně? To mě neskutečně těší! Ještě nikdy jsem žádného svého Webtoon fanouška nepoznala osobně," said Aishi, flattered and amazed. (really? that's wonderful! i've never met any of my webtoon fans in person before)

After a short laughter, silence fell upon them. Dani decided to muster her leftover courage and ask Aishi out.

„Um, Aishi, poslyš... nechtěla bys někdy zajít na kávu nebo tak?" (um, Aishi, listen... would you like to go out for a coffee sometime?)

Aishi, pleasantly surprised, did not know how to reply.

„Oh, proč ne, moc ráda! Kdy bys měla čas?" 

(oh, I'd love to! when would you like to go?) - this one was particularly hard

„Um... co třeba hned? Pokud máš tedy čas," said Dani nervously. (uh... what about now? if you have time to spare...)

„Jasně, to zní skvěle!" (sure, that sounds great!)

So they went to a nearby café and ended up creating a project together. As soon as they announced the collaboration project, their fans went completely wild. It was an instant success for both.

So they ended up working together for the rest of their lives. 

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do you know the feeling

when you create a bunch of characters & basically an entire universe

& you make it so detailed 

that you even make them their own fictional celebrities?

...

celebrity couple will be back soon

<3

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