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| Title: Flattered and Insulted Sequel to: Just DessertAuthor: ![[info]](https://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) bronze_ribbonsFandoms: Haru wo Daiteita/WMLM. Future/AU fic set inspired by geri_chan's Comeback series. Pairing: Yoshizumi/Kenzaki Rating: PG Summary: A script from Mochimune leads to a discussion between Yoshizumi and Kenzaki about their jobs. Warning: Really just a chunk of meta dressed up in a fluffy jacket. Another one of those "Oh, I'll just take ten minutes to scrawl out a drabble for her" moments that promptly exploded on me, so to speak. I never learn. Wordcount: ~ 3500 Notes: This is for geri_chan, who set the demon-bunny loose in her comments to "Just Desserts," and also in tribute to the epic awesomeness that is the Comeback series. I've tried to stay compliant with the backstories for the Comeback versions of the characters, and some of the language here deliberately echoes Geri's; key episodes include Family Visit: Okinawa (see part 4 for Mochimune's film school background), Yoshizumi's Night Out, Interlude, and "Unmasked" (particularly Part 7 and Parts 13-17). Caveat: I can't stress enough that this is just me thinking aloud about a possible direction for these characters. I don't know what Geri's plans are -- for all I know, Yoshizumi might decide he'd prefer a no-strings threeway with Kikuchi and Onozuka, driving Kenzaki to pull up stakes entirely and move to Rotterdam, where he finally finds his true love in the form of a gin-swigging bike mechanic whom he first encounters noshing on raw herring in an overly suggestive manner. …Or maybe some of my guesses will turn out to be true -- either way, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next! ^_^ Flattered and Insulted( Honestly? I'm flattered AND insulted by this ) | |
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| Title: Just Dessert Author: bronze_ribbonsFandom: Haru wo Daiteita Pairings: Mochimune/Miyasaka, Yoshizumi/Kenzaki Rating: PG, mainly for some swearing Wordcount: ~1025 Inspirations: This is a present for snapelike, in celebration of a journalversary. Written completely on the fly today, in a "OMG get this bunny out of my head so I can get on with my life" flail, so there may be some tweaks later. It was prompted in large part by my current obsession with geri_chan's Yoshizumi/Kenzaki arc in her Comeback universe, so this is arguably an AU futurefic for that series as well. About the dessert: I happened to be looking at this page in a dim sum cookbook last night, about a dessert that looks like Kodak rolls and is nicknamed as such in Hong Kong. I couldn't find any online references to the nickname, so the link will take you to a scan of the page from the cookbook. You can also see a photograph of the dessert at the Wiki entry for black sesame rolls. Just Dessert( Mochimune had not ordered dessert, so he was startled when the waiter set a small plate in front of him. ) | |
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| Um. I had not planned to write any fic whatsoever today, but after reading Geri's A Gift for Miya-chan during lunch, I immediately wanted to do something to thank her. Enter baby plotbunny right on cue. Which turned into this. Thank you SO much for all your support and meta and fics, Geri! Title: Present Understanding Summary: Yoshizumi and Kenzaki make a point of not exchanging Christmas presents. Disclaimer: Characters belong to Youka Nitta, Comeback-verse belongs to Geri. Definitely a bit of wish fulfillment on my part, as she's got me rooting hard for her Yoshizumi and Kenzaki to truly end up together. ;-) Notes: Directly inspired by Geri's portrayals of Yoshizumi and Kenzaki in her Comeback series. I still haven't read WMLM yet (long story), so my depiction of Kenzaki is entirely based on Geri's - my apologies for any OOC blunders. ( It was one of the most handsome kimonos Kenzaki had ever seen, let alone received... ) | |
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| Title: Professionals Prompt: #18 - business Characters: Sawa Nagisa is Nitta's. The inspectors and Kohaku are mine. The American in the second drabble is Sanami Matoh's. Rating: G Notes: Two 100-word drabbles. They are prequels to the ficlet I am currently working on for the Embracing Spring fest (caveat: if the plot gets any more out of control, I will table it for later and come up with something simpler and fluffier for the fest). There is in fact a travel advisory currently in effect regarding Roppongi bars. Summary: There has been an epidemic of drinks being spiked in Roppongi. Some of the patrons are professionally interested in the situation. ( As Assistant Inspector Akatsu led away the perpetrator... ) | |
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| Title: Fountains of Opportunity Prompt: #18 - "business" Pairing: Iwaki/Katou, but mainly an ensemble moment about Asano vs. Katou Rating: PG Summary: Connections can only do so much. Notes: 200 words. Triggered by geri_chan's mention of mermaid flesh as an anti-aging food. Which, in turn, reminded me of chapter 47 ("Soul Position"), when Iwaki claims that stealing Katou's energy is why "I can work without sleep for so long and still keep my skin so smooth" (damn him)... ( You are even more exuberant than usual tonight... ) | |
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| Title: Bonsai Fandom: Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) Character: Shimizu Words: 100 Challenge: halfamoon 2009, day 1. Crossposted to the comm and my IJ. ( spoilers through chapter 49 ) | |
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| Title: More to Grow On
Prompts: development / Iwaki's 39th birthday
Pairing: Iwaki/Katou
Rating: PG
As the Noh troupe filed off the bare wooden stage, Iwaki glanced down at the fingers of his right hand, clasped within Katou's left. He smiled to himself: Katou had matured so much as both an artist and a man over the years. Once upon a time, Iwaki wouldn't have trusted Katou to behave himself at such a show, but that seemed like a lifetime ago.
"Did you enjoy it?" he murmured to Katou.
Katou grinned. "Do you suppose Yoshizumi-san moans like that when he's in the throes?"
He knew Katou was yanking his chain. Iwaki swung his fist anyway. | |
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| Title: Experience is an Ingredient Prompt: #16 - Development Characters: Katou/Iwaki, Yoshizumi, allusion to Masanori/Yasaka [ Umaimon Kuwasero] Rating: G Summary: Even perfection can be improved upon. Digression: Soup in Japan (a page with nifty info/trivia I stumbled upon while noodling around, as it were) Katou sighed happily as he set the soup bowl down. "So perfect!" he gushed. "Just like my Iwaki-san!" Iwaki's smile hinted at both embarrassment and mischief. "I am nothing so exquisite," he insisted, "and you are nauseating poor Yoshizumi-san." Katou playfully turned to their friend, intending to torment him further, but the strange expression on Yoshizumi's face startled him. "Are you okay?" he demanded anxiously. Yoshizumi murmured, "I once tasted this soup in Kyoto. It was the best I had ever been served. But it is somehow even better now." Two tables away, Masanori Yae caught Yoshizumi's words, and smiled. | |
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| Title: Good Taste
Prompt:Christmas Romance
Pairing: Mochimune/Miyasaka
Rating: G
Words: 100
Mochimune has always claimed that he can't stand cake. Especially not Christmas cake, which he has always regarded as insipid and insubstantial and bland as a C-list would-be ingenue. He hates mochi, too, since it reminds him of the nickname he was stuck with as a short, round kid. He can't really say who he hates more these days -- his former tormentors for being such jerks, or his old self for being such a pushover.
On Christmas Eve, Miyasaka hands to Mochimune a pastry box. When Mochimune lifts out the bloody steak, he smiles the smile that's only for Miyasaka. | |
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| Title: A Face Beyond the Face Prompt: #10 - "revelation" Character: Kaneko (Katou's manager) Rating: G Summary: There's more to Kaneko than what we get to see. Kaneko promised himself long ago that he would never let the demands of his job kill his love of movies, so he spends most of his non-working hours on activities such as visiting the Takadanobaba cinema and reading every new book on film acquired by the Tokyo Metropolitan Library. He also has a weakness for the buffet at The Pink Cow, though-- partly because he'll never forget the incredulous look on Katou's face when Kaneko took him there: until then, his client clearly hadn't imagined there being more to Kaneko than his dutiful manager act. But now Katou knows. | |
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| Title: Earning
Prompt: #11, Quick
Character: Yoshizumi
Rating: PG
Summary: Yoshizumi can't help comparing now with then.
Yoshizumi doesn't consider himself middle-aged just yet, but he can't help wondering what the hell is wrong with the younger actors in his current film. It's a contemporary thriller rather than a period drama, so he'd be out of his comfort zone regardless, but the impatience his co-stars reek of, it creeps him out. It has nothing to do with craft and everything to do with entitlement: they clearly expect stardom to be served to them as quickly and easily as a vending machine lunch, and it makes Yoshizumi wish all the more that he was acting with Iwaki instead. | |
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| Very long, very fascinating article by Margaret O'Connell: http://www.sequentialtart.com/archive/may04/cv_0504_2.shtmlWhile it doesn't specifically mention Harudaki, it does shed light on something that had been confusing me: why Katou sometimes appears in the color covers/panels with brown hair instead of blond. Apparently the Japanese really perceive colors differently. To quote:
If, to the Japanese, the distinction that Westerners see between pale brown and yellow hair effectively does not exist, then it is literally possible for a manga character to have what we would call brown hair, but still qualify as a blond by Japanese standards.
It also discusses how blond characters = trouble. Heh. Tangential note: the article has an extensive discussion on the hair colors of the characters in FAKE (which is how I stumbled across it in the first place), and it explains why Diana looks to me like a brunette in the b/w manga but is described as a blonde, and vice versa for Ryo (which has been driving me mildly insane ever since I picked up the series). (It has to do with lines indicating shininess of hair rather than color. I clearly have a lot more to learn when it comes to understanding the visual vocabulary of these things.) P.S. I was thinking of writing a Bikky-meets-Katou drabble for this week's theme. Who knows... | |
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| Title: Place Prompt: #7, Wind Pairing: Iwaki/Katou Rating: G Note: Some info on kites here - it turns out there’s a prominent kitemaker in Kyoto who shares Yoshizumi’s last name. But that’s something for some other drabble some other time. “This is fantastic, Yoshizumi-san!” Katou exclaimed, holding up the puppy-shaped kite. Iwaki looked equally pleased with the paper swan that had emerged from his own box. Katou continued, “I can’t wait to try mine out! Too bad there’s no wind today!” Yoshizumi grinned. “These are Kyoto kites. They’re light enough to fly inside without any wind, if you really can’t wait.” Katou looked at his puppy, his expression suddenly thoughtful. “I know I said couldn’t wait, but I think I want his first time to be in a park.” Yoshizumi glanced at Iwaki. Iwaki’s smile was faint but unmistakably loving. | |
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| This bunny got spawned by the "jealousy" prompt, but it refused to be confined to a drabble. In fact, it pretty much mugged me and held me captive until I finished drafting it... Title: Because I Love You More Than I Can Say Author: bronze_ribbons Words: ~ 2850 Pairings: Iwaki/Katou (Haru wo Daiteita) and Ryo/Dee (FAKE) Rating: R Warnings: Light mention of some kinky stuff Summary: After so many years, things still aren't simple for our guys. Notes: A sequel to "Fair to See" (second drabble down). The title's from W.H. Auden's " If I Could Tell You" (*nods to her sister modernists in the comm*). ( When he looks at you -- when he thinks no one else is looking -- he looks like a starving man. ) | |
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| Title: A Brush With Luck Prompt: #4 - promo shot Characters: Iwaki, Katou, Miho (OFC), Yoshizumi Rating: PG Words: 100 x 3 Warnings: Nah Summary: Three drabbles inspired by the cover of Iwaki's 2008 calendar. (Thumbnail under the cut; click to view larger image.) ( mrrrowww! ) | |
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| An interesting tidbit @ retrobabble at livejournal on a key difference between Japanese and Western computer culture. (Potentially useful if one plans on, say, displaying text msgs between Iwaki and Katou. But I am getting ahead of myself...) | |
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| Title: Histories Author: bronze_ribbonsWords: ~ 1750 Fandoms: Haru wo Daiteita and Harry Potter Pairings: Dumbledore/Mochimune, with allusions to Filch/Pince, Dumbledore/Lupin, and others Rating: PG-13? I want to rinse my brain with shochu regardless. Beta: the super-fast and ever-precise aunty_marion *mwah!* Notes: Stand-alone ficlet -- NOT a part of the "Encore" universe I seem to building in spite of myself. This isn't really snapelike's fault but I'm blaming her anyway, because it was a conversation related to "Hazard Cast" that spawned this bunny. ( After seeing Katou Youji perform... ) | |
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| …especially for those of us thinking of committing fic or RP with both Tokyo- and Kyoto-based characters. *sidelong glance at my Yoshizumis…*
Iseya is a wonderful old-line tempura shop in one of the few parts of town to escape the ravages of the war. … Isaya's tempura is rough and ready, Edo style, heavy on the soy sauce. It is not served to you piece by piece as in the lofty tempura establishments in the Ginza, but all scrapped together in a savory mess, like a Mexican omelet. It is very filling.
…When Kyoto people complain about the koi (dark) taste of Tokyo food, Iseya's tempura is what they are talking about. Iseya's customers, on the other hand, would find Kyoto-style tempura, the kind served in the Ginza, effete.
- Rick Kennedy, Little Adventures in Tokyo (1998)
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| Title: Hazard Cast Prompt: #3, the A/V life Characters: Miyasaka and Katou Rating: PG Warnings: reference to past attempted rape Summary: Sequel to "Encore" - triggered by bunny-bombing from snapelike in comments. Miyasaka screamed, "This will ruin me, Katou!" Katou retorted, "It will prove you aren't just pretty. You aren't getting any younger." Katou smiled to himself, remembering what Kaneko had repeated to him. "Katou," Miyasaka pleaded. "I know it isn't shameful, taking it. But I can't play an AV actor getting raped--" " You owe it to Iwaki-san," Katou hissed. "Not because of what you tried, but because this film was written for him. It's the best script Mochimune's ever created: you will do everything they demand." "I'm gonna get eaten alive!" Miysaka whimpered. Katou showed his teeth. "That's my bonus." | |
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| Title: Encore
Prompt: #3, The AV life (life of an Adult Video actor)
Pairing: Katou/Iwaki
Rating: PG
Summary: Iwaki's past won't stay put...
Katou is waiting at the door of Iwaki’s car, arms folded. “Shimizu-san called me. I’m driving.”
Iwaki flings the key at Katou with a wordless snarl. Twenty minutes later, Katou parks the car off a road outside of Tokyo. Looking directly at Iwaki, he says, “Mochimune-san’s offered me the role of Katashi.”
Iwaki smashes his fist against the dashboard and shouts, “Don’t you want to leave that world behind?”
Katou’s gaze is steady. “It’s an incredible role. So’s the one he wrote for you.”
Iwaki weeps with rage, but Katou’s right. And this time Katou’s arms will be around him. | |
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| Title: Spillover
Prompt: #2, water
Pairing: Iwaki/Katou, but mainly about Yoshizumi
Rating: PG
Summary: Futurefic. Yoshizumi finally stays at the guys' house...
When a drainpipe underneath his kitchen sink explodes, resulting in food-specked suds and puddles all over the place, Yoshizumi accepts Iwaki and Katou's invitation to stay with them: he can't resist the opportunity to verify Iwaki's claims that Katou's cooking is excellent.
He already knows that they really mean it when they tell him "to make himself at home." So at 1 a.m., when the noises from their bedroom become overly enthusiastic, he merely shakes his head and does what any self-respecting, red-blooded man would do: he heads to their luxurious bathroom and noisily fills the tub with cold water. | |
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| This one's for snapelike. *eg* Title: Bugs Prompt: #1, crossover (Harudaki and Harry Potter) Pairing: Urishizaki and Rita Skeeter Rating: G Summary: Boundaries? What boundaries? "These are phenomenal, Urishizaki-kun!" The editor unlocked his desk to withdraw a payment voucher. "You are certainly having a profitable year! Are you saving up for anything special?" Urishizaki grinned. "As you might guess, creating reports with this level of detail requires investment in high-quality surveillance." The editor held up a hand. "If you are talking about bugs, I don't want to hear about it. It’s safer for me to believe that you are achieving these results through magic." Urishizaki said, "As a matter of fact, I am." He smiled as the beetle inside his shirt pocket wriggled with impatience. | |
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| Title: Suppertime
Author: bronze_ribbons
Prompt: #1, cross-over
Fandoms: Harudaki, Peanuts
Characters: Yoshizumi, Iwaki, Katou, Snoopy
Rating: G
Words: 100
Summary: To each their own...
As the white beagle with black ears strutted, spun, and sashayed around with his supper dish, the three Japanese actors looked on in silence. After he finished his performance with a spectacular somersault off the roof of his doghouse, they politely applauded.
"At last we can pay attention to our meals," Yoshizumi said.
Katou mused, "I've heard that song before. One of my classmates at the Academy performed to it."
Iwaki smiled at Katou. "His energy reminds me of you--"
Yoshizumi dropped his fork with a clatter. "STOP THAT! Can't you wait until I’m done eating to nauseate me?" | |
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