[BLOODFIST SERIES 7] Fumiko Yamamoto has always dreamed of becoming a professional gamer, a passion that consumes her every waking moment. Living in a vibrant neighborhood dotted with computer shops and arcades, she spends countless hours honing her skills and immersing herself in the latest gaming trends. Her dedication pays off when one day, her close friends pay her a visit with an exciting proposition: they invite her to join their team for the Fuse Flight competition. However, her expectations shatter upon encountering a notorious figure on campus: Thunder Clyborne Dirkshied, better known to his peers simply as Thud. Thud earns his infamous reputation as the "founder of the friend zone," a title he wears like a badge of honor due to his frequent rejections and unrequited crushes. His history of being consistently "basted" by girls has led him to develop a cynical view of relationships. However, when he first lays eyes on Fumiko, a flicker of hope ignites within him. Perhaps she is the one who can break his streak of misfortune-a spark of attraction radiates between them, drawing the attention of his friends within the formidable HuPoFEL and the notorious Bloodfist mafia, who see Thud's interest in Fumiko as a potential game-changer.

[BLOODFIST SERIES 8] Lucine Celestia Veravesta swayed gently on her barstool, the warm, intoxicating haze of alcohol wrapping around her like a thick fog. The dim ambiance of the bar blurred her senses, but a flicker of curiosity ignited within her as she caught sight of the stranger seated beside her. On the other hand, Cassius Elixir Creighton's expression contorted into one of sheer horror as an unfamiliar woman suddenly pressed her lips against his without a preamble. The suddenness of the kiss struck him like a lightning bolt, his eyes wide with shock as he instinctively recoiled, his heart pounding frantically in his chest. What would inspire Lucine Celestia to kiss a stranger like Cassius Elixir Creighton so suddenly? What could she possibly see in someone who had spent a lifetime keeping emotions at bay?