Stoic: Twisted Wonderland x Giyuu!Reader

💀 A Performance Fee, Alarming Abductions, and A Suspect Bargain 💀

It's been like, I'm not sure how long now, but here's the second chapter of Ignihyde. I hope you guys are ready for the chaos cause I know I am. Writer block has been a major bitch but it's getting better now so I'm back! Heh well then not much needs to be said, but Kanzaburou will most likely not be joining for this chapter but instead, he'll stay back with the plans I now have set. If I change my mind you'll know but until then I'll settle with this. I have so many ideas running through my mind that it's damn crazy. Also, did you guys seriously think I discontinued? Yea, I've seen the comment but no, just to clarify and set everything at ease, this story isn't getting discontinued so don't worry. As always remember to enjoy and happy reading!
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"I wanna take you to Harveston one day, my grandmother would love to meet a pretty I-I mean a super cool and strong girl like you!"

                            ~ Epel 🍎

Everyone in the Ramshackle Dorm stared at Vil in disbelief after those words left his mouth.

"Ain't nobody asked fer yer money!" Epel exclaimed.

"It's a performance fee, plus compensation for the month of nonstop rehearsals. It's not an unreasonable sum when you look at it that way." Vil explained.

"But..." Deuce said.

"You cannot buy my feelings with money." Vil said as everyone stared at him in silence. "That's what I said to my manager, yet here I am, unable to think of any better recompense. The irony isn't lost on me, I assure you. But I simply won't be able to move on otherwise. So please, accept it. For my benefit, if not your own."

"................"

"Ok, sure! I'll take it!" Kalim happily said as Jamil stared at him in disbelief.

"Kalim?!" Jamil exclaimed.

"Just to be clear...I still don't think this is your fault, Vil. But if that's what'll help you move on, then I'll take the money." Kalim said as he then looked at (Y/N) and smiled. "And now that I've accepted it, I'm going to donate my share to Ramshackle Dorm!"

"Thanks senpai." (Y/N) said as she gave him a small nod.

"WHAT?!" Everyone exclaimed with the exception of Jamil and (Y/N).

"You and your snap decisions..." Jamil said as he let out a small sigh. "Let me guess, the story about Neige gave you the idea?"

"Pfft, no! ...Well, maybe a little. But also, I was truly shocked when we stayed here." Kalim said as he then grinned at everyone. "It's SUPER run-down!"

"Aha...wow he didn't hold back..."

"It's not ready yet..."

"Well..."

"You don't have to yell it out like that senpai...it's not completely 100% ready yet..." The raven haired female mumbled as Ace gave her a headpat in an attempt to console her.

"The hot water ran out when I showered, the roof leaked when it rained, it was always drafty..." Kalim pointed out to which (Y/N) groaned in response after hearing his brutally honest words. "I'd never lived like that before! They sure don't call it Ramshackle for nothing! Hahah!"

"Oh (Y/N)...."

"Maybe it's time Kalim moves on from the topic..."

"...Yea, I won't deny that." Jamil said as he nodded in agreement.

"I-it's a work in progress!" The raven haired female immediately defended.

"(Y/N) and the ghosts living here were such gracious hosts during our training camp. I honestly had a blast! So I want to give Ramshackle a little facelift as a token of my gratitude." Kalim said to which (Y/N) stared in disbelief. "The money's ours, right? Which means we can use it how we want."