"You just have to deal with the cards you're given." The ravenette shook his head, a bitter smile on his face. "Yeah, and I got dealt a pretty shitty hand this time." "..maybe next time, it'll be better." He mumbled, tears in his eyes. AU: This is based in the modern time, and the hashira are all 17-19.(Muichiro and the kamaboko squad are like, 13-16) They're in a university that covers music, art, programming, design tech and food tech. TRANS GIYUU AU!!! (ftm) (this is barely mentioned btw) The hashira, excluding Muichiro, are in a band. TW: Angst Fluff FFI (Fatal Familial Insomnia. If this sounds familiar, you're in for a ride. FFI will be explained a few chapters in.) SHIPS: Sanegiyuu Minor Shinogiyuu (platonic, mentions of previous romantic)

After misunderstanding Giyuu for years, Sanemi never bothered to know a single thing about him, calling him a 'loner'. Giyuu had also formed an image of Sanemi as a 'hot-tempered man' in his mind. But as time passed, The two finally decided to give each other a chance, slowly letting go of their colder side, revealing that their softer side was just buried due to too many losses. This story contains: •Smut •Angst •Fluff •ObaMitsuShino No artworks used here are mine and the credit goes to the rightful owners. The cover art is done by a Japanese artist named itsuka. You can find more of their artworks on Pinterest. That's it, thank you for your time.

CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT "I think I am in love with you, and I'm terrified" Or Giyuu finds himself falling into a trance of the words 'Nothing more', and Sanemi wants more.

A ruthless king with only his brother left and a past full of scars that never truly healed. And a lonely village boy who snuck into the Maiden's Event, dressed as a maiden because of his sisters desperate need of a cover, as for if she were to not attend even with as sick as she is, the guards of the palace would soon after come searching for her. But what happens when the king's eyes linger on something he shouldn't want. When his desires get out of hand and jealousy arouses in the other maidens? What happens when Tomioka Giyuu's true identity of being a male is put on the line of risk when jealousy becomes the fuel of fire in a maiden? After all the punishment of not only sneaking into the kingdom but also dressing as a woman would be too brutal to think of, but will the king, Sanemi Shinazugawa be able to figure Giyuu out before rumors become twisted and ruin their chances of love? Artwork Not mine, all rights reserved to the artists of the art i use in his fanfiction!

Everyone unknowingly helps Giyuu heal. Along the way, he grows closer to his comrades. From workers to friends. They slowly nurture a friendship so strong a slice of a katana wouldn't damage the thick bond of them all. Cluelessly. They drive Tomioka from his shadow to his shine. Bringing out his smile and finding himself along the way. It isn't a smooth sailing journey, but a journey without a stumble isn't an adventure. No story comes from a sea with no waves. (Implied Sanegiyu) Also, for those who are a bit out of line, there may be a few intimate scenes where two characters may be acting lovey dovey. They are not in love. It's just platonic love. Please don't make it weird or inappropriate. They're only really close friends, and the way I word things may depict something else rather than just friendship. Once again, everything is platonic unless said otherwise in the bracketed words above. (By the way, English is not my first language. So I do apologise in advance if sentences or the way I structure my words don't sound right. I hope that does not ruin your reading experience, and you can understand what im trying to imply. Thank you for reading my story.)

"You're pretty when you smile," Or Sanemi and Giyuu have been internet friends for almost two years. And they finally meet.

Giyu doesn't know if he has a soulmate, but even so, he still loves to doodle all over his arms in the hopes maybe there's someone on the other side. So when the silence is replaced by red ink and a sweet unfamiliar tingle, he can't help but find himself falling in love with the stranger who's supposed to be his fated partner

CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT "Yes, we are alone, but we're alone together," Or Sanemi and Giyuu find themselves stuck in this cruel world alone. Until they find each other.