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Rendered in Code and Color

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Time 3h 22m

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Rendered in Code and Color explores the lives of Tanaka Kazuki, a subdued gamer with a passion for creating, and Shimizu Miyuki, a young woman burdened by the expectations of her prestigious family. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, their journey begins at the Tokyo Art College, where a chance encounter and a shared elective course draw them and their friends into a whirlwind of creativity, exploration, and self-discovery.

Kazuki navigates the challenges of stepping out from behind his screen, embracing the world with a newfound openness, while Miyuki seeks the freedom to express her true self beyond the shadows of her family's legacy. As their paths intertwine with those of Ayaka, Hiroshi, and Kaori-friends with dreams and demons of their own-a tapestry of relationships unfolds, painted with the trials and triumphs of youth.

Rendered in Code and Color is a story about finding your voice, the courage to confront the past, and the strength to shape your own future. It's about the beauty of friendship that blossoms in unexpected places and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through laughter and tears, failures and victories, Kazuki, Miyuki, and their friends learn to embrace the unpredictable art of living, discovering that true beauty lies in the colors we choose to render our lives with.

Join them on a journey through the heart of Tokyo, where art and technology meet, friendships are forged, and lives are forever changed. Witness the power of choice and the magic of a moment captured in the light-rendered in code, and color.All Rights Reserved

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Seeing Colours by R5horanx

Imagine Growing up in a world were you see nothing then black and white, Imagine you can't see the beautiful colors of an early evening sunset , or see the colors of the wings of the blue birds flying in the sky's above, or see the way the sun bounces of the ocean on a summers day. Well that's exactly what Emilia sees , you see , she lives in a world were you see nothing but black and white till you meet your soul mate. What happens when she meets him but nothing turns out as expected, will she be the one in a million who doesn't see colours, or will she finally get to see the colours she has been waiting all her life to see. Rated PG. ©R5horanx I dont own cover image Ranked

Necklace In The Path by OttilieTow

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A Song Just For You (GirlxGirl) by leighrossbooks

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i am here! [KnB FanFic, KagaKuro] by MoxiePoxy

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Seeing Colours

Imagine Growing up in a world were you see nothing then black and white, Imagine you can't see the beautiful colors of an early evening sunset , or see the colors of the wings of the blue birds flying in the sky's above, or see the way the sun bounces of the ocean on a summers day. Well that's exactly what Emilia sees , you see , she lives in a world were you see nothing but black and white till you meet your soul mate. What happens when she meets him but nothing turns out as expected, will she be the one in a million who doesn't see colours, or will she finally get to see the colours she has been waiting all her life to see. Rated PG. ©R5horanx I dont own cover image Ranked