AffinityTheBard
@affinitythebard.bsky.social
Long lost fanfiction writer that stumbled upon a random gacha game and became inspired again. Unapologetic ZZZ lore enthusiast. Manga and anime making a (possible) fanfic comeback. Old (and I mean old) anime fanfics on Fanfiction.net under Pareathe.
So Lycabelle might have to share some real estate with Tsunagu Hidaka/Mari Asaka.
Best part - this story is literally right up my alley. Bonus that Astra's VA also voices Kisara (although I never watch dubbed anime, but still.)
youtu.be/THtWMgfQko4?...
Best part - this story is literally right up my alley. Bonus that Astra's VA also voices Kisara (although I never watch dubbed anime, but still.)
youtu.be/THtWMgfQko4?...
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through β’ Official Trailer | ENG SUB [#ItsAnime]
YouTube video by It's Anime powered by REMOW
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
So Lycabelle might have to share some real estate with Tsunagu Hidaka/Mari Asaka.
Best part - this story is literally right up my alley. Bonus that Astra's VA also voices Kisara (although I never watch dubbed anime, but still.)
youtu.be/THtWMgfQko4?...
Best part - this story is literally right up my alley. Bonus that Astra's VA also voices Kisara (although I never watch dubbed anime, but still.)
youtu.be/THtWMgfQko4?...
So I thought my anime/manga-based fanfic days were long behind me. Then while I've been recovering from surgery which, unfortunately, has affected one leg AND my vision (blood clots are sneaky little bastards), I found a manga. Then I found the anime based on that manga.
The muses are now feral.
The muses are now feral.
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
So I thought my anime/manga-based fanfic days were long behind me. Then while I've been recovering from surgery which, unfortunately, has affected one leg AND my vision (blood clots are sneaky little bastards), I found a manga. Then I found the anime based on that manga.
The muses are now feral.
The muses are now feral.
If she and Youkai can't get shit back on track, then that story is cooked. XD
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If she and Youkai can't get shit back on track, then that story is cooked. XD
That's fair considering this season has felt like filler with a little lore sprinkled in. I'm hoping between some of the other AI coming, more info on Carole Arna, and the hints of hollow space-time anomalies (finally) it'll get better. I'm giving it until Sunbringer's formal intro.
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
That's fair considering this season has felt like filler with a little lore sprinkled in. I'm hoping between some of the other AI coming, more info on Carole Arna, and the hints of hollow space-time anomalies (finally) it'll get better. I'm giving it until Sunbringer's formal intro.
Am I wrong? Because I'm sorry, that man from the back screams Hugo to me, and I'm like...
That's those goddamn writers that channeled themselves through Lilac and forced Lycaon/Hugo fanfic to be damn near canon in Hugo's (Vivian's? One of the two's) trust events.
That's those goddamn writers that channeled themselves through Lilac and forced Lycaon/Hugo fanfic to be damn near canon in Hugo's (Vivian's? One of the two's) trust events.
December 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Am I wrong? Because I'm sorry, that man from the back screams Hugo to me, and I'm like...
That's those goddamn writers that channeled themselves through Lilac and forced Lycaon/Hugo fanfic to be damn near canon in Hugo's (Vivian's? One of the two's) trust events.
That's those goddamn writers that channeled themselves through Lilac and forced Lycaon/Hugo fanfic to be damn near canon in Hugo's (Vivian's? One of the two's) trust events.
Why does the 2.5 trailer make Mayor Mayflower look like Hugo from the back? Asking for a friend who knew she'd have to eventually edit her final WIMIF chapter once he was revealed.
But still... Hugo? Really? π€¦ββοΈ I swear if he turns out to be young and hot, Imma be salty af.
youtu.be/4wnPXaojnbY?...
But still... Hugo? Really? π€¦ββοΈ I swear if he turns out to be young and hot, Imma be salty af.
youtu.be/4wnPXaojnbY?...
Break In
YouTube video by Halestorm - Topic
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Why does the 2.5 trailer make Mayor Mayflower look like Hugo from the back? Asking for a friend who knew she'd have to eventually edit her final WIMIF chapter once he was revealed.
But still... Hugo? Really? π€¦ββοΈ I swear if he turns out to be young and hot, Imma be salty af.
youtu.be/4wnPXaojnbY?...
But still... Hugo? Really? π€¦ββοΈ I swear if he turns out to be young and hot, Imma be salty af.
youtu.be/4wnPXaojnbY?...
Finally home and in time to enjoy the 2.5 livestream for #zzz. Also I caught Ketteithe7th's YT stream w/ some extra codes for free polys :D. (For my night owls, he's one of the best zzz streamers imho.)
MEETTHEVOIDHUNTER - 20 polys
ZHAOISFREE - 50 poly
ZZZCREATOR25 - 30 poly and a few extras
MEETTHEVOIDHUNTER - 20 polys
ZHAOISFREE - 50 poly
ZZZCREATOR25 - 30 poly and a few extras
December 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Finally home and in time to enjoy the 2.5 livestream for #zzz. Also I caught Ketteithe7th's YT stream w/ some extra codes for free polys :D. (For my night owls, he's one of the best zzz streamers imho.)
MEETTHEVOIDHUNTER - 20 polys
ZHAOISFREE - 50 poly
ZZZCREATOR25 - 30 poly and a few extras
MEETTHEVOIDHUNTER - 20 polys
ZHAOISFREE - 50 poly
ZZZCREATOR25 - 30 poly and a few extras
Without getting into all the bs of late, I have surgery tomorrow morning and then some time off to address leftover stuff. It's time to recover and hopefully get some writing done.
For anyone who is tempted to say "Writing can wait..."
Not really, lol. Writing is part of my healing process. XD
For anyone who is tempted to say "Writing can wait..."
Not really, lol. Writing is part of my healing process. XD
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Without getting into all the bs of late, I have surgery tomorrow morning and then some time off to address leftover stuff. It's time to recover and hopefully get some writing done.
For anyone who is tempted to say "Writing can wait..."
Not really, lol. Writing is part of my healing process. XD
For anyone who is tempted to say "Writing can wait..."
Not really, lol. Writing is part of my healing process. XD
Sorry for the long silence - life has been life-ing at the end of the year. Hopefully I'll be more active again soon.
BUT for my ZZZ ftp (or not) players, if you haven't gotten all the free code polys, you know I gotchu.
ZZZ24KRAMPUS = 60
Dialyn1125 = 60
ZENLESSGIFT = 50
BUT for my ZZZ ftp (or not) players, if you haven't gotten all the free code polys, you know I gotchu.
ZZZ24KRAMPUS = 60
Dialyn1125 = 60
ZENLESSGIFT = 50
November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sorry for the long silence - life has been life-ing at the end of the year. Hopefully I'll be more active again soon.
BUT for my ZZZ ftp (or not) players, if you haven't gotten all the free code polys, you know I gotchu.
ZZZ24KRAMPUS = 60
Dialyn1125 = 60
ZENLESSGIFT = 50
BUT for my ZZZ ftp (or not) players, if you haven't gotten all the free code polys, you know I gotchu.
ZZZ24KRAMPUS = 60
Dialyn1125 = 60
ZENLESSGIFT = 50
I'm here for it, but in 2032? That's a heck of a wait. But hey, I'll take it when it comes, bc ZZZ would make a for a great series imho.
November 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm here for it, but in 2032? That's a heck of a wait. But hey, I'll take it when it comes, bc ZZZ would make a for a great series imho.
"I needed a pretty boy to make me feel better..." is the most relatable gacha statement. Also Manato's VA is the best menace on this stream, and bless him for playing along with the other VAs (Astra, Grace, and Orphie to be specific.) Also Molly is a screamer, so yeah...
youtu.be/kgPiNH2MOic?...
youtu.be/kgPiNH2MOic?...
Zenless Zone Zero EN VAs Pull for MANATO
YouTube video by mollozhang
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"I needed a pretty boy to make me feel better..." is the most relatable gacha statement. Also Manato's VA is the best menace on this stream, and bless him for playing along with the other VAs (Astra, Grace, and Orphie to be specific.) Also Molly is a screamer, so yeah...
youtu.be/kgPiNH2MOic?...
youtu.be/kgPiNH2MOic?...
I think I mentioned Rina gets some screentime in the next #Interlude installment. I forgot to mention that Hugo also appears as well.
This is what happens when Hoyo leaves a psycho like me hanging when it comes to backstory. π«£
youtu.be/mfJsnxchfOM?...
This is what happens when Hoyo leaves a psycho like me hanging when it comes to backstory. π«£
youtu.be/mfJsnxchfOM?...
Dance With The Devil
YouTube video by Breaking Benjamin - Topic
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I think I mentioned Rina gets some screentime in the next #Interlude installment. I forgot to mention that Hugo also appears as well.
This is what happens when Hoyo leaves a psycho like me hanging when it comes to backstory. π«£
youtu.be/mfJsnxchfOM?...
This is what happens when Hoyo leaves a psycho like me hanging when it comes to backstory. π«£
youtu.be/mfJsnxchfOM?...
Very true. I'm Lycabelle through and through. π
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Very true. I'm Lycabelle through and through. π
Worth every pull.
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Worth every pull.
This is another one of those days when I thought the music was more a vibe than related to what I'm actually writing. And then a song plays a second time, and I go: Oooooh. Okay, that's what we're doing. Got it.
Also, it's Rina's time to shine. Just sayin.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=1ORs...
Also, it's Rina's time to shine. Just sayin.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=1ORs...
The Answer
YouTube video by Lola Blanc - Topic
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October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This is another one of those days when I thought the music was more a vibe than related to what I'm actually writing. And then a song plays a second time, and I go: Oooooh. Okay, that's what we're doing. Got it.
Also, it's Rina's time to shine. Just sayin.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=1ORs...
Also, it's Rina's time to shine. Just sayin.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=1ORs...
Also you'll never convince me now that Manato isn't to Lycaon what Yidhari is to Lucia. The more I look at Manato's skin on him, the more I can tell two character designers drew an "original" version of Lycaon and Manato is the human-facing version.
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Also you'll never convince me now that Manato isn't to Lycaon what Yidhari is to Lucia. The more I look at Manato's skin on him, the more I can tell two character designers drew an "original" version of Lycaon and Manato is the human-facing version.
Okay, so finished the main story update. I'll leave impressions for later, because right now only one thing matters.
*Slight spoiler alert*
It's confirmed that Manato is a legal adult (approximately 19 to be more specific.) Let the fanfiction/fanart/miscellaneous related smut commence.
*Slight spoiler alert*
It's confirmed that Manato is a legal adult (approximately 19 to be more specific.) Let the fanfiction/fanart/miscellaneous related smut commence.
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Okay, so finished the main story update. I'll leave impressions for later, because right now only one thing matters.
*Slight spoiler alert*
It's confirmed that Manato is a legal adult (approximately 19 to be more specific.) Let the fanfiction/fanart/miscellaneous related smut commence.
*Slight spoiler alert*
It's confirmed that Manato is a legal adult (approximately 19 to be more specific.) Let the fanfiction/fanart/miscellaneous related smut commence.
Of course it's when my younger kid is home for the week that the muses are like, "Oh btw, we're ready to work now!"
Screw the muses for real, but... both kids are sleeping now, so.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MMfp...
Screw the muses for real, but... both kids are sleeping now, so.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MMfp...
lovely
YouTube video by Billie Eilish - Topic
music.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Of course it's when my younger kid is home for the week that the muses are like, "Oh btw, we're ready to work now!"
Screw the muses for real, but... both kids are sleeping now, so.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MMfp...
Screw the muses for real, but... both kids are sleeping now, so.
music.youtube.com/watch?v=MMfp...
Orphans surely since they call him by his name. He seems that type, but I'm speedrunning the story that includes him (and his trust events) when he drops. I've got a couple hundred pulls ready for him and Lucia, so we'll find out (hopefully.)
October 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Orphans surely since they call him by his name. He seems that type, but I'm speedrunning the story that includes him (and his trust events) when he drops. I've got a couple hundred pulls ready for him and Lucia, so we'll find out (hopefully.)
Well they did say he's a student, but so is Ellen so I'm putting him in the 18+ category with her for my own sanity. And I'm not writing smut for him *coughyetcough* so I'm still okay. I think. >.>
Again, diabolical work by Hoyo.
Again, diabolical work by Hoyo.
October 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Well they did say he's a student, but so is Ellen so I'm putting him in the 18+ category with her for my own sanity. And I'm not writing smut for him *coughyetcough* so I'm still okay. I think. >.>
Again, diabolical work by Hoyo.
Again, diabolical work by Hoyo.
Ya'll, the fact that #zzz just dripped an S-rank fire rupture and gave us this trailer for Manato in the same 24 hour period is diabolical work.
I will be the ultimate husband collector, trust.
youtu.be/CQBbCfxIgnY?...
I will be the ultimate husband collector, trust.
youtu.be/CQBbCfxIgnY?...
Intermission Teaser - "The Daily Life of Komano Manato" | Zenless Zone Zero
YouTube video by Zenless Zone Zero
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ya'll, the fact that #zzz just dripped an S-rank fire rupture and gave us this trailer for Manato in the same 24 hour period is diabolical work.
I will be the ultimate husband collector, trust.
youtu.be/CQBbCfxIgnY?...
I will be the ultimate husband collector, trust.
youtu.be/CQBbCfxIgnY?...
Oh, and spoiler alert - yes, they actually are turning out to be the first and back half of the same story. I really, really hate the fuckers in my head with this shit.
youtu.be/PfH7jq_uSCM?...
youtu.be/PfH7jq_uSCM?...
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile (Audio)
YouTube video by LadyGagaVEVO
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Oh, and spoiler alert - yes, they actually are turning out to be the first and back half of the same story. I really, really hate the fuckers in my head with this shit.
youtu.be/PfH7jq_uSCM?...
youtu.be/PfH7jq_uSCM?...
The moment I thought the muses insisted on me working on 2 fics at the same time.
Me: I have 2 hands and maybe 2 brain cells to spare right now.
Muses: Clearly, since you haven't realized these are two parts of THE SAME FUCKING STORY.
Me: ...
Muses: See it now?
Me: Fuck off, seriously.
Me: I have 2 hands and maybe 2 brain cells to spare right now.
Muses: Clearly, since you haven't realized these are two parts of THE SAME FUCKING STORY.
Me: ...
Muses: See it now?
Me: Fuck off, seriously.
October 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The moment I thought the muses insisted on me working on 2 fics at the same time.
Me: I have 2 hands and maybe 2 brain cells to spare right now.
Muses: Clearly, since you haven't realized these are two parts of THE SAME FUCKING STORY.
Me: ...
Muses: See it now?
Me: Fuck off, seriously.
Me: I have 2 hands and maybe 2 brain cells to spare right now.
Muses: Clearly, since you haven't realized these are two parts of THE SAME FUCKING STORY.
Me: ...
Muses: See it now?
Me: Fuck off, seriously.
Clearly my muses' impatient asses REFUSE to move until I get at least my final outline for IAF Part 3 out of my brain. Also, I think for Part 3: Our Past, Present, and Forever (working title btw), I may really need a beta reader. If anyone's interested, shoot me a DM. β€οΈ
youtu.be/8SZNFFcn1v0?...
youtu.be/8SZNFFcn1v0?...
Make It To Me
YouTube video by Sam Smith - Topic
youtu.be
September 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Clearly my muses' impatient asses REFUSE to move until I get at least my final outline for IAF Part 3 out of my brain. Also, I think for Part 3: Our Past, Present, and Forever (working title btw), I may really need a beta reader. If anyone's interested, shoot me a DM. β€οΈ
youtu.be/8SZNFFcn1v0?...
youtu.be/8SZNFFcn1v0?...