Aizen and Ichimaru Gin sat watching everything unfold on the surveillance monitor, the events in the training grounds playing out before their eyes. For several long seconds, neither said a word.
It was Gin who finally broke the silence.
“Captain Aizen... this Tachikawa Nobu—hasn’t he exceeded your expectations?”
He had felled a Gillian with a single strike.
They...
2025-06-18 07:09:12 +0000 UTC View PostThat’s... a Menos?!
Hisagi Shūhei stared wide-eyed at the massive creature emerging halfway from the black void, his face stricken with shock.
Impossible. How could a Menos appear here?!
Menos—a collective term for powerful Hollows. Among them, there were three ascending classes: Gillian, Adjuchas, and Vasto Lorde.
... 2025-06-18 07:09:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe night was deep and cloudless, with a waning moon hanging high in the sky.
Several figures darted across the rooftops. Abarai Renji, gripping his asauchi, was visibly thrilled as he pursued a Hollow roughly the size of a full-grown man. It resembled some kind of reptilian beast, scrambling in a panic as it was hunted down by Renji, Hinamori, and Kira.
The three of them were top s...
2025-06-18 07:09:03 +0000 UTC View PostAmong demons, there were those like Akaza, Daki, and Gyutaro—people who died under the weight of misfortune and became demons. No matter how tragic their human lives were, it didn’t absolve them of the crimes they committed after, but their stories could still make one feel a hint of pity.
But alongside Akaza and his ilk, there were also demons who had already piled up countless sins ...
2025-06-18 07:08:58 +0000 UTC View Post“Hm… This combination works well.”
Watching the blue-skinned demon writhe and wail in agony as the wisteria poison slowly ate away at him, Kochou Shinobu coldly flicked her blade, scattering demon blood onto the forest floor.
Compared to sunlight, wisteria poison brought demons far greater suffering. But unlike her older sister, Shinobu had no inclination toward mercy or gentl...
2025-06-18 07:08:54 +0000 UTC View PostOver the past six months, Kochou Shinobu soaked up Nightingale’s teachings like a sponge—absorbing every scrap of medical and pharmaceutical knowledge she could.
It wasn’t just natural talent—what mattered most was Shinobu’s hunger to learn. Before long, she was skilled enough to assist Nightingale in her work.
Of course, the thing Shinobu cared about most was the wisteria...
2025-06-18 07:08:50 +0000 UTC View PostUnlike Kochou Shinobu, who looked utterly miserable, Himejima Gyomei drank the medicine without so much as a twitch—like it was just water. For a moment, Shinobu almost suspected Nightingale of playing favorites, giving them two entirely different concoctions.
But this level of bitterness was nothing to Gyomei, whose mind and body had been tempered by years of harsh ascetic training. In...
2025-06-18 07:08:42 +0000 UTC View PostA small, unremarkable wooden cabin… at least, that’s how it looked from the outside. There was nothing about it that would catch the eye or make anyone pause for a second glance.
Yet at this moment, an unusual atmosphere filled the space inside.
“Such a lot of guests today! Sorry, but all I can offer you here is tea. I hope that’s all right.”
“Eeya, eeya!”
...
2025-06-18 07:08:19 +0000 UTC View PostErr I'm dropping this I'm just not feeling it!
Replacing it with a different genshin TL!
After exchanging pleasantries with Principal Clavell, Raifort led August and his group on a tour of the school.
“This is the library. It houses almost every important document from the founding of the academy to the present day in Paldea…” Cogita flipped through a couple of volumes.
“This is the student cafeteria, where students are served a wide variety of meals every day...
2025-06-18 07:06:38 +0000 UTC View PostAfter watching both video messages, August fell silent.
Both Professors appearing at once... Did Scarlet and Violet just fuse together?
And honestly, should he be surprised? Sada and Turo really are a married couple—even their way of conning people sounds exactly the same...
But seriously, who would actually fall for that?
Just as he was thin...
2025-06-18 07:06:25 +0000 UTC View PostPaldea
Levincia City
Levincia Gym
“Snag your attention with an Electroweb! Deden★Live! Who brought the hype today? Iono did~!”
“That’s all for today’s stream—everyone, be sure to follow Iono’s channel!”
“See you all tomorrow~!”
Full of energy, Iono had just wrapped up her latest stream when she noticed a grou...
2025-06-18 07:06:18 +0000 UTC View Post[You have thwarted Giovanni’s scheme for the third time. Title earned: “Once, Twice, and Thrice Again!”]
[Please choose your reward.]
[1. Revised Manuscript of the Secrets of the Earth]
[2. Giovanni’s Beedrill Training Manual]
[3. Strange Diary]
Loo...
2025-06-18 07:05:51 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hearing August’s words, the weakened Deoxys froze.
Slowly, it lifted one of its tentacles...
SMACK
Deoxys slapped August’s hand away with a tentacle.
Standing off to the side, Gary Oak couldn’t help but snicker at August’s embarrassment.
August turned to glare at Gary, who instantly put on a straight face and started glancing around with forc...
2025-06-18 07:05:28 +0000 UTC View PostNight had fallen. Moonlight spilled faintly through the cracked windows of an old apartment, casting dim silver patches across the floor. The air was thick with the stench of alcohol. Togawa Sakiko stepped inside, her steps heavy and slow. Her eyes scanned the bottles strewn across the floor, and a silent pain welled up inside her.
“I’m home… you drunk bastard.”
Once again, ...
2025-06-18 07:03:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe battle had ended. Milotic lay on the ground, visibly weakened and worn out.
“You did great, Milotic.”
Togawa Sakiko walked up hurriedly, her expression tense. She gently supported Milotic’s body, pulling a spray potion from her bag and applying it carefully to its wounds. The soothing mist eased the pain and began mending the damage.
Watching her, Satoshi felt a pang...
2025-06-18 07:01:16 +0000 UTC View PostRaichu had the type advantage over Milotic—Electric versus Water—and in Satoshi’s eyes, they were about equal in power.
But Sakiko looked calm, entirely composed. Not the slightest trace of panic.
“Milotic, use [Dragon Pulse].”
At her command, a surging wave of violet-blue energy burst from Milotic’s mouth, rushing toward its opponent.
“Cou...
2025-06-18 07:00:48 +0000 UTC View PostSatoshi couldn’t understand.
Why would this girl say something like that right after they’d just met?
He did know her name, though.
Togawa Sakiko, a student from Class 1-B. Rumor had it she once used a Milotic to defeat their battle studies teacher.
Anon had tried to recruit her earlier today, but Sakiko didn’t respond—brushed her off entirely, like she couldn’...
2025-06-18 07:00:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment of awkward blushing didn’t last long. After all, it didn’t take much thought to realize—this was Satoshi, a boy with a brain completely filled with “Pokémon.” There was no way he’d say something as suggestive as that on purpose.
Anon, having spent a little time with him by now, already had a basic grasp of his personality.
[Jolly]: +Speed...
2025-06-18 07:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post“Whew… That was so good! Izumi-kun, how did you know takoyaki is my favorite?”
After popping the last piece of takoyaki into her mouth, Eriri patted her slightly rounded belly, happily sipping her iced Americano as she curiously looked at Izumi Yuu across the table.
Yuu had been sitting there the whole time, completely relaxed, just quietly watching Eriri eat, a gentle, doting...
2025-06-18 07:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostEriri’s good mood instantly soured the moment she thought of that hopeless Aki Tomoya.
“Looks like Sawamura-san and Aki-san are pretty close, huh?”
Izumi Yuu crossed one leg over the other, propping his cheek on his hand, and smiled at Eriri.
“Ugh! Who says I’m close to that guy?! I’d never want to be his childhood friend!”
Eriri shot back, clearly irritate...
2025-06-18 07:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Izumi-sensei, these are the character designs I created based on your novel. What do you think?”
Once the awkwardness of her secret being exposed faded, Eriri snapped right into work mode.
Sitting upright, she spoke earnestly with Izumi Yuu about their project, clearly eager for deeper artistic exchange.
She pulled a few character sheets from her backpack, carefully sprea...
2025-06-18 06:59:52 +0000 UTC View PostTokyo
Rokutenma Mall
Café
Sawamura Eriri sat nervously in her seat, fidgeting as she stole glances at Izumi Yuu sitting across from her.
Compared to her unease, Yuu looked completely at ease, sitting naturally opposite Eriri.
“Uh? W-well… I am.”
After hesitating for ages, the girl finally squeezed out a few words, half-admi...
2025-06-18 06:59:46 +0000 UTC View PostTokyo
Rokutenma Mall
Café
A blonde, twin-tailed girl sat by the window, a laptop open in front of her. On the screen was a chat box.
At the top, the contact’s nickname stood out clearly—Aki Tomoya.
Tomoya’s avatar jumped, a message popping up.
[Huh?! Eriri, you’re actually going to meet an online friend you’ve never...
2025-06-18 06:59:39 +0000 UTC View Post“So all those things Yukino-chan said were actually just to ‘correct’ Higashigumo?” Yuigahama Yui muttered under her breath. “That doesn’t sound quite right…”
“Of course it wouldn’t, not from your perspective.” Higashigumo Sugi, finally finished laughing, let out a long breath. “But from where I stand, Yukinoshita has special privileges.”
Yuigahama was baff...
2025-06-18 06:59:27 +0000 UTC View PostAll eyes were on Higashigumo Sugi.
“Why are you all looking at me?” Higashigumo put on an innocent face. “I have to criticize, right? How can I critique if I’m not looking?”
“And your sentences are way too long, with too many obscure words,” Yukinoshita Yukino shot him a sidelong glare. “Also, don’t hand out unfinished stories for feedback. Before you try showing o...
2025-06-18 06:59:21 +0000 UTC View Post“Still so full of energy today, I see.” Yukinoshita Yukino covered her mouth with a yawn and stretched her arms out wide. “Looks like I underestimated your stamina. Even after reading all that, you’re still so lively.”
Her slender frame arched with the stretch, giving her uniform a graceful curve.
Watching Yukinoshita Yukino stretch like that, she really did look just like...
2025-06-18 06:59:09 +0000 UTC View PostYukinoshita Yukino had seen this coming.
Higashigumo Sugi’s habitual reliance on formalities came from an emptiness inside him. Unable to even confirm his own existence, he could only wrap himself in outward mimicry.
In essence, it was no different from Zaimokuza Yoshiteru acting out the settings he’d created for himself.
If there was any real difference, it was that Higas...
2025-06-18 06:58:56 +0000 UTC View PostYukinoshita Yukino was reading, as always.
Higashigumo Sugi was working out, as usual.
A peaceful, almost timeless atmosphere pervaded the Service Club room.
No matter how different Higashigumo Sugi and Yukinoshita Yukino’s motives might be, the Service Club was, at its core, a place that accepted students’ concerns and tried to help them resolve their problems.
But ...
2025-06-18 06:58:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, Paul’s anger had mostly subsided.
But with the firm lectures from the night before and his recent “rest days,” he was now full of energy. The moment breakfast ended, he dragged both Allen and Rudeus into the yard and told them to assume combat stances.
When the three stood in a triangle formation, facing each other, Paul took on a serious adult-like demeanor ...
2025-06-17 07:40:59 +0000 UTC View Post