Adventures of Red Riot (& Bakugou Katsuki), Issue VII. Midoriya Izuku, Boy Editor

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Pairing: Kirishima Eijirou x Bakugou Katsuki, Fandom: MHA, Rating T Summary: "Follow the life & times of investigative reporter Bakugou Katsuki as he gets to know adorable new hire Kirishima Eijirou and tries to get the scoop on the cutting edge vigilante hero that’s recently begun protecting their city from evil, the hero he named ‘Red Riot’… -
“Features, wow,” Kirishima smiled, wringing his hands together as Katsuki threw away the rest of the glass, “That gets kind of dangerous, right?” Katsuki felt his pride swell, “It can. Nothing I can’t handle.” “I bet,” Kirishima gave him a curious look Katsuki wanted to investigate further but before he could he heard the sound he’d been waiting to hear for over a week. The sudden, constant ringing of over half the phones in the office. Something was finally happening."

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hi everybody, and welcome back. I had to. I know
I came out here swinging with energy, but I just
need you to know that I throttled back the impulse
to open this. Like a Mexican radio host, I listened
to too much shit. Sorry. Juanas made an appearance on
a like radio show podcast and I watched every every

(00:25):
second of it that I could find online, and I
I just love I love being Mexican, I hope and
every lifetime I get to be fucking Mexican. Ugh. So
I came out like bride in my veins and I

(00:46):
was I had to. I had to throttle it back
so I didn't frighten y'all. H Anyway back to anime.
So today, so we ran a pull on my Patreon
like we run every month, or what's gonna be next
for the public podfix here? And what one was that

(01:06):
this month we're doing two chapters of the Adventures of
Red Rid. So today we're doing chapter seven, and then
the next podfic that you'll get on the public is
gonna be chapter eight. And then we're gonna be very
close to running out of chapter that I've updated, so
I'm gonna have to get that shit out so excited.

(01:26):
So that's gonna be what's on the public U pod fix,
but you guys are gonna get. And then the Patreon exclusives.
I announced those today. I'm gonna be so Tier two
on the Patreon will be getting a podfig of my
fig called Looming Clouds. It's Kirie Bakhu rated M. And
then Tier one and Tier two are going to get

(01:48):
an exclusive which you can't read anywhere. It's called some
Good Mistakes. It's ewo oi Wow. I have a fucking
typo in the motherfucking announcement I just saw because it
for some reason loves to autocorrect ewo oi to the
name Ela, and I'm like navich ewa oi euaizumi aikawa
and so uh, that is a fit that I actually

(02:10):
that I outlined fully has dialogue and everything, but it's
not fully finished, and I every time I look at it, it
is just finished enough that I have absolutely no motivation
to finish it. You can't read it anywhere, and I
very possibly will never get that one any further than
it is now. So the only place that you can
find out what it says is on the Patreon. Tier
one and Tier two, so I'm gonna be recording that
one today after this Today, of course, we're gathered here

(02:34):
today for the Adventures of Red Ride and Back of
Ka Kotski, chapter seven, which is called issue seven Medoria
Izuku Boy Editor and I'm so stoked. I love aggravating Kotski,
I love annoying him, I love bugging him, I love
fucking with him. He's my punky and my stress ball,

(02:58):
and I'm gonna put him in the city situation. So
that's what the vibe is today. And so the additional
tags that I'd added specifically for this, in addition to
all the normal tags we've had so far are fun
times and drama, brother Lee, rivals, Deku and Baka go Sorry.
In the backstory inco passed away when he was young,
it's not gotten into detail, but it is like technically

(03:20):
like in the background. Yeah, and then I think the
other tags are only relevant for the next chapters. So
those are the new ones to come to this one.
If you're new here, welcome, I didn't mean to frighten
you in the beginning, but yeah, so it's it's an
ongoing story. If you haven't listened to any of the

(03:43):
previous chapters and you just want a vibe, please feel free. Uh,
if you wanna go to the beginning, you can. All
of the previous chapters are up here wherever you're listening
to this, and you can also read them on AO three.
All links in the description, and a link to the
Patreon is in the description, as well as a list

(04:04):
of the perks. So I think that's it. Welcome everybody
to August. Uh, it's hot. I hope it's not too
hot for you. Guys. Where you're at is fucking hot
for me, which is why it's the fourteenth and you're
getting your first episode now. Because it's been it's been hot,
and I've been tired, and I've been busy. I've been busy.
I will share news sooner closer to when it's going

(04:29):
to come out. But I mentioned before that I am
a game designer, and I signed a contract with this
really cool profit sharing org that does small batch publishing,
and so a game of Mind that will be it

(04:50):
will be getting a physical like release, like a published release.
Very excited about it when it gets closer to the
actual release time, which is January. Until then, I'm writing
and editing, writing and editing, and I'm also designing it,
like the layout, and I'm illustrating it. So lots of
stuff happening, and then I will give you guys an
actual proper announcement with the name and where you can

(05:12):
maybe get it if you're interested. We'll also be selling PDFs,
so there will also be like digitals. But I'm very
very excited about it. I'm so excited about it, and
I've been working on that of course a lot. So
there's that also, like, yeah, are you excited? I'm excited. Okay,

(05:32):
So beginning notes, Ah, what a week. I think uploading
within forty eight hours of my personally said deadline still counts.
Enjoy I'm gonna tell you right now, I'm fairly certain
that when I did that, it was actually within seventy
two hours, and I just thought if I said forty
eight maybe nobody would notice. Not that anybody gives a fuck.
It's a deadline that I set myself, and I'm so
far at this point from keeping, but it's okay, on

(05:56):
we go, are you ready? I was like looking at
I was like, why is blurry? And I'm like, you're
not wearing your glasses? A chaos today, I wear my glasses. Okay,
I'm gonna have to wear my backup glasses, which is
owt me. Jesus, that hurts. That hurt. Oh okay, and

(06:17):
now I can see and all this right in the world. Okay.
I hope everybody's settled in. I hope everybody's comfy. Thank
you also to everybody who's still like every every comment
I get, I see them make me so happy because
A're all very very sweet. I hope you guys are
all stoked for more adventures of Red Riot. I'm really

(06:38):
happy with how many people are liking the series. I
hope you guys are excited to know that I already
have a twelve chapter sequel like planned as well. So
once once I finished all twelve chapters of this, there's
twelve more coming. I do have to edit it though,
because I accidentally went a little too hard on some

(06:59):
of the tragic elements in the sequel because it's a
comic book style. It's a comic book comic movie sequel,
so like it gets a little darker than the first one,
but I have to make it a little less dark
so you guys don't like throw up crying. Because I
was like bawling my eyes on. I was like, maybe
this is too much if like I'm writing it and
I know what happens, I know how it's going to

(07:20):
turn out, and I'm still bawling my eyes on. Maybe
I need to go a little less hard, you know,
So I need to I need to rein it in
a little bit still. But that's okay because I still
have a couple of chapters of this one left before
we get there. All right. I'm so excited about this
one because I really love when you get to introduce

(07:41):
a new character. Plus, last last week we met or
last week, but like last episode, we met another new character,
beautiful beautiful bloodhound puppy, And this this week we get
to spend again stop saying week, it's not a weekly podcast,
you know. This episode we get to spend more time
with her and I'm so in love with her. And

(08:01):
I love introducing to characters because I love chaos. So hey,
guy's ready, I'm ready. Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay okay.
I also hoped that at some point my accent will
rein itself in, but if not, I'm really not that sorry.
It's hot and sexy, but it's a little all over
the place to begin with. So that's what I get

(08:23):
for listening to a lot of Mexican radio before her
coming on. That's gonna take a while to get rid of. Okay,
let's go. Hey, sorry, I texted you, but I don't
know if you saw it. Kiroshima began as Kotsky stared

(08:43):
at the puppy in his arms. My phone's charging. Was
she outside again? No? I uh. I was gonna bring
her back this morning, and I did, but she found
me again at lunch and again when I us out
for a walk earlier. And she cries so much every

(09:04):
time I give her back. And she's so cute and smart,
aren't you, Blue? Yeah, he's such a smart girl. I
just can't keep giving her back. It's gonna start hurting
her feelings. Kotsky's mind swirled around between hurting the dog's
feelings and the way Kiashima sounded when he baby talked
the puppy, and through the barrage of unexpected emotions, he

(09:26):
managed to focus on one key detail, Blue Kotsky asked,
still also fighting past the urge to ogle Kiroshima extensively
in order to process what he was saying, Kishima smiled cheapishly. Yeah,
she's such a pretty color. I figured her coat's so
dark it's almost blue. So I've been calling her blue.

(09:48):
He mumbled the rest of the sentence, and Katsky blinked
in confusion. What was that I've been calling her blue Riot,
Kiashima admitted quietly. Cheeks a flame. Koski immediately had to
bite the inside of his cheek not to laugh. Blue Riot, Huh,
I guess we're making a fan of you yet. I

(10:11):
wouldn't go that far, but I called her Blue Riot
as a joke after calling her blue, and she loved it.
So here we are, mm hmm, here you are. Oh okay,
that's why you have to look on your face. You
have to cancel. Koski felt his heart sink slightly, though
he schooled his expression to remain neutral. Oh this was

(10:34):
a big life event, getting a pet, and so unexpected.
Of course, Kiarashima was overwhelmed and had to cancel an
experimental date. Not cancel, Karashima protested so vehemently that Blue
yelped loudly in solidarity. Blue, Sorry, sorry, not cancel, just postpone.
I only got food from the shelter to last for today,

(10:55):
and she needs so much stuff. I don't even know
where to begin. I didn't want to flake on the
phone to explain in person so you'd really know. I
just I just want to postpone. Kosky felt his chest
tighten again. Now that was a much warmer feeling, heat
spreading through his face. God, Karashima kept him on his toes.

(11:15):
One minute, he felt like there was no way Kiarashima
didn't feel the same way for him, didn't feel the
same way for him as he did the next. The
redhead was pulling away and then expressing tender care and
then being cagey again. Maybe it was a red flag,
but red was always such an enticing color to him,
and Karashima wore it so well. Slut. Sorry, that last

(11:38):
part was me right right, Come in, I'll put Queenie
in the bedroom and put our food in the fridge
and then we can head out. You definitely need to
go to the pet store. She blew needs a better
leash than the free one from the shelter, and you'll
need teething toys and swing for her hunt instinct and
snack toys. Kaski ushered them in and quickly scooped up

(11:58):
a curious queen he who poked her head out the
bedroom door, and his presence had Blue perking up as well.
You Kiroshi mus stared at him, before stepping inside and
closing the door. You want to come with me. It's
Friday night. You should enjoy our dinner, which smells fantastic,
by the way, and relax like I'm gonna be able
to relax while I'm plagued with visions of you getting

(12:21):
harangued by the pet supply fox who act like they
get a cut of the sales, how much they push
their shit in a way. I've been dealing with them
for years. I'm helping. Katski pause thoughtfully. Are you sure
about this? Blues gonna get pretty big. She's gonna need
you for a long time. He probed about as tactfully

(12:41):
as he could, but Kirshimer responded without hesitation. Yeah, I
mean she chose me. That's what the lady at the
shelter said. I can't be a deadbeat dad, oh boy,
already referring to yourself as a dad. Huh. Katski carefully
set Queenie down on his bed again, and she curled
up comfortably. As he whispered he'd see her later and
closed the or. When he turned back to face kioShiMa,

(13:03):
the fuck had a smoke grin on his face and
an eyebrow raised, silently calling out Katsky for me just
as much of a pet parent as he was starting
to be. Kotsky rolled his eyes. Whatever you've seen, queen,
you know she doesn't accept anything less than one hundred
and ten percent devotion, just like you. Right, kioShiMa smiled,
and if it weren't for the wriggling puppy in his arms,
Katski would have thrown all caution into the wind and

(13:24):
kissed him already, But they had things to take care
of and a postponed date to have one day first,
so instead he just felt that familiar feeling of time
slowing for just a moment, giving them a small pocket
where the entire universe consisted of nothing but their unbreaking
eye contact and their tight chests and held breath. Yeah,

(13:47):
Kotsky breathed out, just like me. Blue made a garbled
yowling noise that ended in an impressive sneeze, and times
sped back up again and the food let me just.
Kotsky turned to head into his kitchen and both finish
up and take a moment to Readjust come on, Kotsky,

(14:07):
shifting gears is nothing. Just switch from date mode, take
getting shit done mode. Nothing to it, nothing to it.
He just looks really hot and beautiful and adorable, and
he's holding a puppy that adores him, and he seems
to like you, and he's in your apartment. That's all.
Kotsky let out a deep breath before picking up the
meal simmering on the stove and putting everything in the fridge.

(14:29):
When he finished, Karoshima was sitting ciss cross on the
floor in the living room, with Blue climbing around his
legs like he was a jungle dim, occasionally snapping up
to try to bite the end of his long ponytail
as it fell over his shoulders. Little stearing couldn't hurt,
Kotsky thought, as he took in the sight. God, he
wanted to get used to this. If he was really irrational,

(14:52):
he'd acknowledged that Blue was going to quickly grow far
too massive for an apartment the size that Queenie and
Blue would have to be carefully brought together, no matter
how promising. Their nonchalant reactions so far had been that
they'd have to actually date for a while before they
got quite as domestic as this. But for a moment,
he allowed himself to just enjoy the visual of Kiushima

(15:12):
relaxing in his living room, looking, if possible, more stunning
than he'd ever seen, and smiling fondly at him with
a bit of mischief in his eyes. Oh oh god, wait,
see something you like? Wouldn't you like to know? Kotsky
shot back with ease, and Karashima left I kind of
already do know, even if I still find it hard

(15:34):
to believe, well, believe it and I don't like most people.
It's not blow it, Grab blue and let's go. Kotski
tilted his head back in the direction of the door,
noting a more serious expression flickering across Kiroshima's face at
his challenge. I won't blow it, I mean, at least
I really don't want to, Kishima assured him, as he

(15:56):
approached the door where Kotsky was waiting. I know I
can seem like a flake at times, but I'm rock solid,
I swear. Kotski felt his mouth fall open slightly in surprise.
After a tense moment, he simply nodded, closing his mouth
and ushering them out. Only time would tell how true
that was, Kotski thought, no matter how badly he wanted

(16:16):
it to be. Several hours later, the duo walked through
the door to Kishima's apartment, arms full of bags, the
bag with blue riots new bed, and it also held
a napping blue Riot and her pretty new blue collar
with her new tags and little blue bows all along it.
You got to be kidding. There's no way Crimson Riot

(16:38):
would have beaten all night in a cross over issue
if they'd been pitted against each other. You're delutional, delutional.
Kotski shook his head as Kiroshima laughed gently, sitting down
the bags near the door, but the one blue pot
gently sitting down all the Oh my god, I give

(17:05):
I'm sorry. I forgot I was recording, Like I knew
I was recording, but I forgot. They I just I
get some into it sometimes that I forget that other
people will hear this, and then I make a funny noise.

(17:25):
I'm so sorry. Where the fuck was I? Okay, that
was a good one. Kosky shook his head as Kiashima
laughed gently, sitting down all the bags near the door,
but the one blue was sleeping in and welcoming. Kotskyn
I'm just saying, hmm, I'm just saying. The crossover issue

(17:49):
had that meteorite that made all might less than one
hundred percent vulnerable, but it didn't affect Crimson, So in
that circumstance, Crimson could have totally taken him if he
had to. You can set the bags on here, thanks
against much helping. I would have been totally lost in there,
and watching his stare down on that iguana was priceless.
It looked at me first, what was I supposed to do?
Kotsky shrugged with a small smile, And I grabbed some

(18:10):
stuff for her highness too, so don't worry about it.
He lifted a smaller bag still in his hand and
finally looked around. It was almost like he could hear
a record scratch in his head. What the fuck? There
was no furniture scratch that Kotsky wished there was no
furniture as he caught a glimpse of a mattress on
a bare bones platform in what he figured was the bedroom,

(18:33):
and an atrocious alarm clock covered in camel print with
two giant buff cartoon arms sticking out of it. Where
they stood now, in what he assumed was the living room,
there was a worn leather sofa more worn than leather,
and a small TV and radio on the floor. Further
in kotsk he could see a single barstool at the
kitchen counter, and that was it. He turned his horrified

(18:53):
gaze to Kishima, who was gently lifting Blue in her
new expensive and massive bed, one of two he had
gotten her so that she could have one in the
bedroom one in the living room, not to mention the
bags full of foods, snacks, toys, training books, and more
than he'd gotten her without so much as batting an eye,
so Kotsky knew he wasn't broke. There we go, sweetheart.

(19:13):
Oh you all suckered out? Huh well, escaping several times
a day and then running around the city. You'll do
that to you? Do I have something on my face?
kioShiMa interrupted his gentle speech to a sleepily wiggling Blue
to raise his eyebrows at Kotski. No, no, no, God,
I'll leave you to it then, both of you. No,

(19:35):
please stay. I feel awful. It's so late and you
didn't get to eat. I could whip something up or
heat something up. Really, it's not the date, but I'd
love if you stayed for dinner anyway. I Kiaroshima gently
set the bed with blue in it down, and she
curled up in her new blankets, snug as a bug
and out like a light. I have oh man. Uh.

(19:58):
He wandered quickly into the kitchen, open the fridge to
find it empty, before opening the freezer and quickly shutting
it again. Uh protein bar? What's in the freezer? Kiroshima
kowski raised an eyebrown followed him into the barebones kitchen.
I love these protein bars. I eat like four or
five a day. Kiroshima gestured to the stacks of boxes
of the bars on the counter, and Koski walked past

(20:20):
him to open the freezer and well froze, before looking
back at Kiroshima with a furrowed brow. I should have
taken us grocery shopping instead, maybe, fuck Kiroshima, is this
is all you eat? I'm really busy and I need
more food. Tim your aravage, guy, I have a metabolism problem.

(20:42):
It's medical from stress. He rubbed his neck awkwardly and
stared at the ceiling for a moment before looking back
at Kosky sheepishly. Kosky stared at him incredulously before shaking
his head. Damn, who does that? Meteorology was such a
stressful field. Well, hopefully blue forces you to slow down

(21:06):
a bit or else I will. You're gonna get the
fucking scurvy or some shit you need more than He
glanced down at through the freezer again. The meat lover's
XXXL pizzas? What really three x'es for a pizza? It's
a regular sized pizza. Karashima bit his lip and smiled.
It's because it's three times the amount of meat in

(21:27):
a regular pizza. Kowsky stared at him, scurvy. I'm bringing
you oranges tomorrow and you are going to eat them,
so help you god. Okay okay, Karoshima smiled wider. Now,
has anyone ever told you you were a really caring person?
Kotsky clicked his tongue and disapproval as he closed the
freezer and raised an eyebrow. Karashima once, and she's still sorry.

(21:51):
She said it, so I wouldn't repeat that to anyone
if I were you, hm hm, Karoshima hummed, amused. Then
I'm not afraid of you, so what happens if I
do say it again, I'll unplug your freezer before I leave,
and all your abominations will die. Wow, the pizzas low blow.
Kiashima laughed, and Kotski rolled his eyes. What can I say?

(22:15):
I don't play to loose, he sighed, before he glanced
over at the box of protein bars and then back
at the freezer. His stemach growled quietly, but it must
have been just loud enough because Kioshi might immediately tilted
his head in his direction with renewed concern. If I
eat this pizza and it kills me, you'll have to
call Kane to take in Queeny. She's the only person
highmaidens enough to keep up with the standards I've gotten

(22:36):
her used to ah, I promise you won't regret it.
Karashima jumped up and grabbed them a couple pizzas, already
tearing into a protein bar. After offering, Kotski went again,
though the blood refused soon enough. They were sitting on
the worn leather sofa, each A pizza plate bounced precariously
on a pillow as Blue sniffed the air in her sleep,
tongue poking out of her mouth. As they ate. They

(22:58):
talked at first, just about small things. Kotsky was careful
not to pry too much or push Kiashima, but his
natural curiosity was hard to curb. He suddenly inquired if
Kiashima was still waiting on any furniture deliveries and found
he just hadn't decorated it yet. He'd given Kiashima an

(23:19):
offer to help him furniture shop whenever he'd liked and
received a flimsy non answer and response. What exactly was
holding him back? Kotsky couldn't say, and he was trying
to keep things light, but eventually the topic of Kishima
was adjusting to his new life here came up, and
the Redhead had just taken a moment, chewing thoughtfully and
giving them a small break in conversation before he brought

(23:40):
up something Kotsky had recently said, something about how things
at Kiashima's job maybe hadn't ended that well. There was
last job. Kotsky was silent, trying to give Kiushima the
room to talk, and after a moment, a moment of
tense eye contact and baited breath on Kotsky's part, he
did he wasn't bullied at his old job. In fact,

(24:02):
his coworkers were all really nice people. They weren't ever close,
but they've gotten along well enough, and Kiaraoshima's job was secure.
There things were almost boringly mundane until they weren't until
there had been a villain attack. They'd never caught the
guy who did it. The paper he'd been working at

(24:22):
hadn't even been the guy's actual target. Collateral damage rolls
off Kioshima's tongue, and it's the most bitter Kosky's ever
heard him sound. A lot of people had been injured,
people Kishima saw every day, had coffee within the breakroom,
and suddenly the breakroom was a pile of rubble and
half the building had collapsed. They'd been lucky nobody died,

(24:44):
and Kiroshima had just frozen. Hadn't been able to help anyone,
protect anyone, or react at all, he told Kotsky. Had
been lucky enough to have been standing a few feet
away from the wreckage at the time, in the half
of the building that had remained stand, But the chaos
had unfolded right at his feet, and he hadn't been
able to move a muscle After that, he hadn't want

(25:06):
to come into work anymore. He'd stayed long enough to
help with the repairs on a volunteer basis, which is
how he'd gotten so strong, he said. And then he'd
applied for a new position. He said. He'd try to
make it work there, but the memories were too overwhelming.
He couldn't be a new, better version of himself in
a place that did nothing but remind him of the past.

(25:27):
Thanks for telling me, I know, opening up an easy,
Kotsky said, after Kishima finished, looking over at Kotsky as
if afraid the blonde was judging him. Kotzi couldn't imagine
anything he'd want to do. Least it sounds like it
was fucking terrifying, Kishima scoffed lightly. Didn't you just run

(25:50):
into a burning building like two days ago for the
last time. It wasn't on fire when I ran in,
And so what this wasn't some random building for you
full of stre you're choosing to try to help, Like
when I jump into shit. That was your work, your people,
and it was sprum on you out of nowhere. You
could have died. I have no idea how I'd feel
if it was plus ultra it and I had to

(26:11):
watch face and ibags full. Not a fucking hole where
the lab used to be, he frowned, reaching out to
grab Kiyoshima's hand and squeeze it. You got out, you
helped rebuild, and then you went somewhere near to rebuild yourself.
I can't see anything that's not brave in that you
got back up. That's what matters. When he looked back

(26:31):
up from their hands, Kotsky saw Karashima staring at him
with wide eyes and parted lips, like Kotsky just held
out the world in his hands and offered it to him.
He wished he could do just that. Kiaroshima would deserve it,
and if he hadn't already been convinced of that, this
only convinced him further back though. kioShiMa murmured, all coloring

(26:52):
his voice as he stared, and Kosky felt the distance
between them less until their plates clattered against each other
from where they were balanced on their laps shot back
into their seats. Do you want more water? I'm gonna yeah, sure?
Do you need a shit? They both stood too, quickly,
bumping into each other as Kishima balanced their mostly empty
plates and Kotsky slipped trying to stand up with him,

(27:15):
and his foot came down on one of blues new
toys as he kreened into Kiashima, who stumbled over another
toy and dropped the plates as they fell to the ground,
Kotsky landing on Kiroshima's den chest as they collided with
a much louder thud than Kosky would have expected. Fuck
are you okay, Kosky asked, searching Kishima's face, one hand
brushing stray hair away as he checked him over. Kiashima

(27:37):
blinked at him before murmuring, never better, idiot, Katski replied,
his own voice softening as they stared into each other's eyes,
Kishima's hands resting and Kotsky's waist and back protectively. That
never sounds like an insult, you know, Karashima teased gently,
and Kotsky smiled despite himself. Before he could reply or

(27:59):
may he closed that shrinking gap between them. Kiyoshima was
scrunching up his face and loudly laughing as his cheek
was suddenly covered in puppy kisses. Katski glanced at the
side and saw a Blue riot now awake and sniffing
all over Kishima's face before following the nearby trail of
spilled meat lover's pizza crusts. She was about to chomp

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down on her prized piece when Kotsky reached out with
a sigh and grabbed her gently but firmly around the
belly and lifted her in the air away from the food.
Peat me to it, Katsky murmured with a laugh as
he climbed off of the other man holding Blue in
his arms, and Kiirshima smiled, cheeks and nose practically glowing
from his blush as he sat up. Maybe next time.

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Maybe didn't get to do dessert today, so I suppose
we'll have to do this again properly, if you still
want to. Kotsky looked over after he set Blue back
down on her doggy bed, for which she was still
four four sizes too small, at least, watching her pad
and yawn asleep began to claim her again after being
interrupted by such a ruckus of sounds and smells, kioShiMa

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grew more thoughtful at that than Kotsky had expected, glancing
between Blue was flopped on her back full belly to
the heavens sound asleep, and then back to Kotski. I
would like to Yeah, definitely yes. Karoshima blushed more vividly
and rubbed his neck as he averted his gaze with

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a shy smile. Nothing, never mind, next time, maybe okay? Sure, hey,
bacha go, what's up, weather boy? Are you freedomorrow? I'd
like to take you up on that furniture shopping offer.

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Maybe we can grab food after my treat next time.
This time, but just to hang out. Not the date yet,
Kotski couldn't hold back a snort at her. Kishimus covey
and nodded, not the date. Sure, yeah, I'm free. Anything
to get you out of our slash mail living. It's

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not that bad, Kishima. This literally looks like some undercover
agent's crash pad. The only thing with any personality here
is the Crimson riot memorbilia and the ungodly alarm clock
over there with the buff arms. We're fixing this. Be
ready at seven am sharp. Despite the postponement of their date,

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Katski felt like they had a rather good weekend. By
the end of it, Kiashima's apartment looked much more like
a home someone actually lived in, and Blue was settling
in nicely, and Kiashima had gotten a text from Sarah
while they'd been assembling new furniture. Okay, I'm starting that
sentence as long as alf so bear, We're doing it again.

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By the end of it, Kiashima's apartment looked much more
like a home someone actually lived in. Blue was settling
in nicely, and Kiashima had gotten a text from Sarah
while they'd been assembling his new bookshelves, offering to help
with her training. Apparently he had grown up with dogs,
not a lot of experience, so oh. In all, things
were going pretty well for both of them. True, Okay,

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they hadn't set an exact date for the well for
the date again, but they'd had such a blast together.
Kosky didn't mind. He understood why Curioushima needed a little
more time, and it wasn't like he was going anywhere
he could be patient, despite popular opinion. Come Monday morning,
he was, oh God, sorry for a second, I forgot

(31:38):
the title of this chapter, so I forgot what was
gonna happen, and I just saw it coming up. Okay,
Oh boy, I need to shift positions for this. You
get back up here? Where was I? Okay? Come Monday morning,
he was even back to being early at work like
he liked to be, strolling in with ease and walking

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right into Isaaha's office, expecting to spend the next few
hours blissfully arguing until they were blue in the face
when he stopped short in the doorway as his eyes
registered a forest green undercut peeking over the back of
one of the chairs in the office. Azawa, who'd been
in the middle of speaking, paused at the intrusion inside

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as he watched the thoughts play across Kotsky's face like
his eyes had subtitles in them. Kotski himself simply turned around,
walked out, and walked back in about twenty seconds later,
dragging a groggy Shinzo in beside him by the collar,
and then he started yelling. It took about three hours

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after which Kotski received paperwork about threatening language in the workplace,
direct threats in the workplace, bomb threats in the workplace,
derogatory terms in the workplace, death threats in the workplace,
and murder suicide threats in the workplace, which is a
new one. Shinto had a draft especially and still after
all of that is Zukuma do Loria stood in front

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of a blank wall in the break room while Danky
shot his photo for this new staff id as the
new lead features editor. At least as Awad had the
good sense to have Izuku's cubicle in the back offices
as physically far away from Kotsky as possible, instead moving
tenya Itita to the cubicle across from Kotsky's at it

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once been Kamei's. And while Madoria's cubicle being close to
Kiroshima's meant he'd have all the more reason to go
see the Redhead, it also meant that he'd have to
see and possibly communicate with fucking Deku, which she was
still having trouble processing without the vetoed concept of homicide.
Less than an hour later, Kotski felt his phone buzz
in his pocket, and he opened it to see a

(33:43):
text from Kiroshima with a picture of Blue Riot and
her pretty new collar at a doggy daycare center. She's
so cute. She loves only her new things, and it's
only been a little while, but the keress said she
hasn't tried to escape once. I wanted to thank you
for all your help this weekend, so I got you something.
Visit me at my desk when to get a chance.
The text read fuck his devotion was really going to

(34:05):
be tested today. Hah, But he couldn't leave kioShiMa hanging.
He liked the picture of blue. The uh I was
like okay, he liked the picture of blue and texted
that he'd be right there before he took a calming
breath and began handing over. Once there he had. Once there,
he got less than two seconds of uninterrupted bliss from

(34:27):
staring at Kishima's smiling face before Deku's fucking muttering hit
his ears from the cubicle next over. But his murderous
thoughts were thankfully interrupted by Kishima's excited voice. Baka goo,
I got as breakfast burritos. I put them in the saffridge.
It's got your name on it. Don't worry. I actually
started putting your name on both of our foods. It's
the only way to make sure nobody else eats it.

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He chuckled, and Kotski heard Deku pause his muttering suspiciously. Still,
he's not, Kiashima a small smile, though judging by the
concern on Kirshima's face, it looked more like a crimson. Thanks,
let's go somewhere else to talk. Yah, why is something wrong? Oh?
Oh is it like? Is it like? Red Riot? Stuff?

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The Red Head? Piece of shit? Sorry, Oh, it's hard
not to have meta commentary about when Kiroshima pulls his
stupid secret and entity shit all this fuck the Redhead
continued in a hushed voice, and Kotsky groaned, Oh, not
you too. Danky's met the guy once and he won't

(35:30):
stop calling him our friend, red Riot. It's driving me
fucking crazy. No, it's not that Red Riot. Midoria perked
up over the edge of his cubicle in Kotsky's blood
pressure began its rapid climb. He's amazing. When I moved
back here, I never expected to be in a city
with a real superhero, and he's so nice. Have you
met him too, Kiroshima? Have you met him too, Kirishima?

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Have you met him? To Kiashima? The words echoed in
Kotsky's mind as his let pressure peaked and he abruptly
turned to face Iszuku. The fuck do you mean too? Fuck? Ass?
Iszuku gave him a blank, bored look inside, pulling out
of paper and handing it at to Kotski. Shinzo said
I might need these. I met him two nights ago.

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Then there was a mugging and he arrives as I
was trying to help. He was very polite about the
whole thing, even thank me foulping. I'm sure he's he Kiroshima. Outside,
Kotsky gritted through clenched teeth, tearing the hr form out
of Izuku's hands and storming off, not bothering to look
back as he heard Kurioshi about politely excuse himself and
rush after him. He didn't stop until he was standing
in the break room balcony, fresh cold air hitting his face,

(36:38):
air reminding him to breathe as he unclenched his jaw
to do so. Riot had met Dekku. Ryot had met
Dekku a few nights ago, when Dekku had stepped in
to stop mugging, and he'd thinked him. Meanwhile, Kotski got
fucking yelled at or made fun of at every encounter.
His relationship with Ryot was somewhat of a fight every

(36:59):
step of the way, and he thought that that was fine,
that that was just how he was. It was a
weird type of protectiveness or care given to all citizens,
maybe mostly Baka Go. But now, God fucking damn it
was a Zuku going to be fucking better at him,
at everything for the rest of his fucking life. It's
not enough to constantly try to win up Kotsky professionally.

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He has to be more fucking likable to everyone else well,
bringing out the absolute worst of Kotsky's flaws. What if?
What if? Kiroshima? What if? Tears pricked Kotsky's eyes, hot
and sudden, as He's almost nailed that so good? Who
almost nailed that? So good? Fuck? Tears pricked Kotsky's eyes,

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hot and sudden as he tried to scale them away,
already feeling his nose get hot, as if threatening to
run whatever. Maybe he could blame the wind. Baka Goo?
Are you? Are you okay? What's wrong? A careful hand
was ever so gently placed on his back, and Kotsky,
despite himself, felt a chunk of his stress melt away.
I fucking hell, His voice was tight. I do not

(38:08):
get along with Dekiu. He took a small breath. Never
have dek Medoria Kishima stepped closer, the hand on Kotsky's
back sliding to his shoulder as he tried to get
the blonde to face him a little more. Yeah, I noticed.
Did he do anything? Do you need me to I

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don't know, talk to someone? No? Fuck? No, fucking young
you're so nice. Uh, Kotsky shook his head. Leave it
to Kishima to see Kotsky having a problem with someone
and not immediately assume Kotsky was the social fuck up
in the situation. No, it's He groaned and closed his eyes,

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and suddenly the hand on his shoulder tensed for a second.
Oh did you used to be to? Kotsky wretched loudly
and pulled away to face Kiashima with the most disgusted
look he could possibly muster. Never say that again, discuss disgusting?

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Absolutely not. No, we grew up together. Fuck it's it's
too much to get into a long story short. He's
been up my ass and went up at me since
high school. Before that, he was just a pain in
the ass. But now he's my fucking editor, and even
Riot likes him better than me, and everyone's everyone is

(39:34):
gonna He clamped his mouth shut as the words spilled out,
and he felt embarrassment, fled his face and chest at
the slipped ad mission, and Karashima blinked in surprise, mouth
pulling into the tightest Oh, I got the slightest frown.
So you're jealous because you think now that he's here
is going to take your place. Kotsky's face twisted into

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an uncomfortable glair. I'm not fucking jealous of that piece
of shit. Kishima leveled him with an unimpressed look, and
Kotsky began to resent how often he was on the
receiving end of those lately. It's not like that. It
was pretty close to that, actually, with one minor glaring detail.

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Kotski frowned. It's complicated. He pressed his palms into his
eyes and willed himself to calm down without shaving himself
for his feelings. As Kamie put it, oh five four
three two one, flowing rivers, calm lakes, in and out,
in and out. I'm sorry. I don't know what to

(40:39):
do to help. Kirshi must step closer again. What I
can say is, I just can't imagine anyone ever replacing
you in anything, anywhere. Kotsky cracked a small smile and
gave a dry laugh. Yeah, well, neither could I till
it happened. It's fine, I'll just do my job, and
somewhere between writing my next article and having to receive

(41:02):
feedback from the person who annoys me most in the universe,
maybe I'll he clamped his mouth shut just in time
to not say, get lucky and have a villain destroy
the paper to Kiaoshima of all people, and he cleared
his throat. Maybe I'll get lucky and he'll he'll decide
to fuck off again. Wouldn't be the first time. Kirishima
regarded him curiously for a moment before sighing, Yeah, seems

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like you guys have a lot of history. I can't
relate fully. But you have any siblings, Kotsky remarked dryly,
and Kiashi must browse for road and confusion. Uh yeah,
I have a younger sister back home. She's a year
younger than me. Then you can relate just fine. Kotsky
heaved a heavy sign, looked up to face Kiashima with

(41:45):
a long suffering expression as realization dawn on his face.
Oh oh, oh no, okay, yeah, Kiaroshima noddedge, shoulders relaxing
as he made sense of the situation. Oh no, that sucks,
I get it now, don't get me wrong. I love
my family, but if she was also a meteorologist and

(42:07):
worked here, he shuddered, I would prefer if she didn't. Yeah,
that time's a thousand, and he's not just another reporter.
He's my editor. Some of the tension drained out of
Kotsky's shoulders again as well as they spoke. As well

(42:28):
as they spoke, finding comfort in the way that at
least one person seemed to understand him. Maybe others could
with time, but Kotski wasn't interested in explaining his personal
business to everybody in their fucking uncle yikes. Well, I'm
here for you, and Kirshi my blush slightly. I'll always
prefer you no matter what. Kowski smiled properly this time,

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and let out a final deep breath, letting out a
small portion of his nerves. Sorry, letting a small portion
of his nerves to leave his body before he'd have
to steel himself to return to the office. Thanks. Fuck,
today's gonna suck. Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck, let's go
back in before I get too irritated again and kill

(43:14):
the fuck. The comfort from his talk with Kiroshima didn't
last long, and he didn't get to see his favorite
meteorologist again for the rest of the day, so instead
he spent his time writing as as rigidly focused as
possible in avoiding medoria that pop up from Hell every
chance he got. Maybe if he just never fucking spoke
to him and he couldn't do his fucking job, he'd

(43:34):
give up and quit and move back home and they'd
never have to talk again. Katzi had been pretty good
about ignoring him at every possible holiday for years. There's
no reason to break a good streak now on a
fucking day, Kotsky thought, as he headed down the dark
streets away from Plus Ultra daily round seven pm. He
couldn't wait for somewhere to warm things up again. Even

(43:56):
with the spring slowly approaching, the weather was taking its
sweet time to time catch up, and so was the sun,
in Kotsky's opinion, still dark when he got up and
dark when he got home. Hell Hell, Whether on a
hell day with a demon sent specifically from Hell some
thirty odd years ago to torment him, specifically, why the

(44:17):
long face Kotsky startled, gaze shooting up as he recognized
a flash of red before his eyes adjusted and a bristled,
before continuing to walk down his usual backstreet shortcut to
the subway station. Oh it's you. I'm not in the
fucking mood, harsh when I did to deserve that? Huh,

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Riot shot back without hesitation, be mused tinge to his tone.
Kotsky rolled his eyes. You saved the most annoying fuck
on the planet from a fucking mugger, didn't I just
save you from? Obviously not me. Kotsky shut his mouth
and glanced down to make sure they hadn't drawn any
attention to themselves, but were continuing in acquired your voice,
Jesus Christ, someone else he works with me? Green hair,

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stupid face, freckles, manic looking smile. Riot stared at him
as he usually did, expression hard to read, as always,
but this time Kiaoshima really that, But this time Kotsky
really wished he could read it better. Not ringing a
bellt you know, I save like hundreds of people a week,
not to brag. Just how is that not a brag?

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And he seems to think he made quite the fucking impression.
The fuck asked idiot? You called him a fuck ass idiot?
Now right, maybe, Kotsky replied, without looking up as he
have to de breath and crossed his arms. He said, no,
this is fucking stupid, This is stupid. I'm going home,
no way. You pushed me to talk. My turn now, right,

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rumbled as he tilted his head in that familiar way
to signify he was paying full attention. Kotsky sighed, it
is fucking stupid. You're gonna hear it and say it's
fucking stupid. Try me fine, fuck you in advance, though,
he said. He took a studying breath and glanced around
to make sure nobody else was around. Still, he said

(46:08):
he was stopping a mugger when you showed up and
you fucking thanked him. Oh that guy, right yeah, And
Kusky felt the vein in his temple throb and he
clamped his mouth shut to stop himself from shouting again
this motherfucker. And and I fucking help you out, and
you lecture me like you're my fucking mother every time?

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Oh that, yes? That? What the fuck is up with that?
Why does it matter? I can't go yelling at every
civilian trying to help more people should step up when
they can, then why yell at me? I don't yell
at you? Yes you do, and you lecture me, and
you hate when I'm hands on about my fucking job
and trying to help people because you're different. Red Riot hissed,

(46:50):
and Kotskey recoiled slightly. Well, you want everyone to help,
and you praise everyone for helping, but not me. Fuck?
Did I do? Asshole? No, it's not. Are you jealous?
Why does everyone keep saying that? No, I'm not fucking jealous.
It's just not. Kots gave ruded his gaze as some
of the fight drained out of him fair and the

(47:13):
fight came back. Yes, fuck you. You already said fuck
me in advance before, and now I'm saying it again. God.
Kotsky rubbed his temple and closed his eyes. Numbers, countdowns,
calm legs, running overs, birds, tirping, breathe, breathe, breathe. Okay,
fuck I have another question, he asked with closed eyes

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as he steadied his heart. I already gave you five.
This one's off the record, He snapped, eyes, opening to
fix Red Riot with a serious look. Red Riot remained still,
and Kotsky decided to take that as a go ahead.
Why me, Why am I different? You avoided me as
much as possible before? Why scale my building? Bleed out

(47:54):
in my bathtub. Why yell at me but praise everyone else?
I mean, how the fuck did you even know where
I live? I didn't bleed out? Kosky scoffed and was
about to turn around turn away, when Riot spoke again.
Because fuck, because you cared. You cared when almost nobody

(48:15):
knew who I was. You made me sound like someone's special,
like a hero. You made me a real hero instead
of some super powered guy nobody trusted. I didn't know
what to make of you at first, and then when
I needed help, I didn't know who else I could trust.
Kosky's eyes widened as he stood frozen, staring into nothing

(48:36):
as the words washed over him. Only when he heard
red Riot turn to leave, did he turn himself or
did he turn around himself, stepping back closer to the
hero as he maintained eye contact and opened his mouth,
still unsure of which of his racing thoughts would even
come out. Would it be I didn't make you a hero?
Whouldn't call that care? You are special? You don't have

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anyone else, he found himself asking instead, voice softer than
even he'd expected to trust, Ryan asked quietly, easily holding
Kotsky's gaze, if anything, leaning and closer as he spoke yes, no,
I don't. Ry's voice was as soft as Kotsky had

(49:20):
ever heard it, possibly as soft as it could even get,
and even through his hard to read expression in the
haze of emotionally war torn in her landscape, Kotski could
see something more sparking in the way Riot looked at him.
Koski broke their gaze and frowned. Fuck, that was the
last thing he needed. I think you may have gotten

(49:41):
the wrong idea about me, he huffed to sign, but
write paused before him, head tilting again in confusion. Look,
I'm flattered and shit, and I think you're fucking tough
as hell, But I'm I have feelings for someone already.
I met him at work. Technically we haven't gone out yet,
but we're going to. And I don't want to fucking

(50:02):
lead you on that shitty I'll support you and help you,
and hell, I guess we're fucking friends. But that's it.
Riot stared at him for a long moment before a
grated barking sound erupted from his chest and then louder
out of his gaping maw, out of his gaping maw

(50:22):
the mouth. It took Kotsky another whole second to realize
that the fuck was laughing at him. Okay, it's not
that fucking funny. Okay, you know what, fuck off, he huffed,
turning the storm away. He got several paces hearing the
laughter behind him continue before he felt a rush of wind,
and Red Riot landed heavily on his feet in front
of him. Fangs glared, fangs bared in a wide grin.

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Awfully happy for someone who just got rejected, Kotsky narrowed
his eyes and crossed his arms. Asshole, he added, for
good measure. Sorry, sorry, I'm just I'm just happy for you. Bullshit.
Kotsky rolled his eyes as he moved to pass the hero,
who quickly held his hands up to stop him. Okay, okay,

(51:06):
real talk. Yes, I care about you. Of course I
care about you. I just didn't expect I just didn't
expect you to even entertain it enough to reject. I'm
not about to be voted Japan's sexiest man. He looked
down at himself pointedly, and Kotski stared at him, unimpressed.
You're clearly not reading the right papers, but baka goo
that's not the point. Kosky's eyes widened at the sound

(51:29):
of his name in Redbride's distorted voice. Had he ever
said it before? But it sounded like that before, strangely
familiar yet entirely alien, all at once fond yet exasperated. No,
you missed the point, Kotsky frowned. I never said there
was anything wrong with you that made you undtable or
uninteresting or unattractive. I'm just already in interested in someone else,

(51:53):
and with him, it's it's serious for me. So don't
pull that weird, self deprecating crap. Kotsky eyed the hero warily, who,
despite technically getting a repeated rejection, just seemed to be
getting happier and happier. Fucking weirdo. Jesus, you really are
happy for me, aren't you. Bacha gubmused, and Red Right

(52:15):
let out another sharply barked laugh. Yeah, man, I mean,
of course, I'm I'm crushed. I'm devastated. I have to
cancel our sex o'clock dinner reservations, Right quipped dryly, still
grinning at Katski, But that mischievous quint returned to his
eye that the blonde felt relieved to see shut the
fuck up annoying. He rolled his eyes, but there was

(52:37):
no real bite to his words, much like when he
told Kamee or I've asked to shut up or fuck
off or whatever. God, he was relieved that had gone well,
even if some parts of it were kind of strange. Seriously, though,
I think maybe you should text this guy or call
him or something. I bet he'd love to hear this
stuff from you, if you haven't already, I mean right,

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averided his gaze, but the smile remained static on his face,
and Kotsky chewed his lips thoughtfully. I haven't in so
many words, but I've made my interest clear. Don't want
to overwhelm the guy more than I already do. Suddenly
Red Riot was standing nearly directly in his face again,
smile vanished. I cannot imagine anyone lucky enough to enjoy

(53:20):
your attention is anything but eager for more. You should
reach out. Maybe he didn't know how serious you feel.
Riot stepped back again, suddenly turning his head towards something
Kotsky couldn't perceive as his body tensed, before turning back
to Kotsky. Life is short. Why waste any of it?
You know gotta run. Don't take the subway today. It

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won't be running for a while. Riot finished his message
as he sprinted faster than anyone so materially dense had
any right to be able to do, and quickly disappeared
from Kotsky's EO, not take the subway. He's over an
hour from his apartment. Fuck. While the check was long

(54:01):
and irritating, eventually Kosky was dropping his keys into his
catch all and sighing relief to be home. Feeling indeed
lighter after some fresh air and a friendly face, he
knelt down to pick up Queenie, who had dashed out
to rub along his legs and pressed his face into
a soft fur. All right, Queeny, you're the tiebreaker. Riot

(54:22):
thinks I should tell Kishima how I feel. I'm not
sure he won't be overwhelmed. What do you think khh
got any royal wisdom for me? He pulled back to
let her soft face brush against his cheeks a few times,
purring like a motor in his hands. Queenie, this is serious.
He had just her weight to rest in one hand
as he began tidying a bit and putting his things

(54:45):
away so he could finally start unwinding. How about this?
If I should text him stop purring, if I should
let things be keep purring, if I should forget everything
and run away and move us to another country bite
me and his apartment door startled him out of his task,
and Queenye immediately stopped purring and lipped from his arms

(55:05):
to run curiously towards the door. Kosky stared at her
and then the door, before riding himself and adjusting his
shirt as he approached it. That doesn't fucking count, he
said to her, as he opened his door to see
a somewhat hairy looking Kiashima standing in his all way.
His usually neat bun was messy and hanging low on
his neck, and his shirt was buttoned hastily and crumpled,
and Katsky was pretty sure one of his shoes wasn't

(55:27):
even on right. Kiashima, call me adro, Kishima interrupted in.
Koski blinked' surpries it. What what are you doing here? Villain? Attack? What?
It's fine? A villain attack the subway I was on.
It doesn't matter. I needed to see you. You were attacked.

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Katsky opened the door fully to properly usher Kiashima in,
but Kirshimus shok off his worry as he entered. It's
really fine. I'm not hurt, but red ride, shut up
and save the day. I don't even worry about it.
Don't worry about It's head was spinning. You nearly dragged
me to the hospital last time I went near a
villain attack. Now it's not a big deal. Get your
ass on the couch. I'm checking you for first aid.

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Kotski Kiaoshima grabbed his wrists carefully but firmly to stop
Kotsky from dragging him to the couch. But he needn't
have bothered. Hearing his first name and Kiaoshima's voice was
enough to keep him. It was enough to stop him
in his tracks, Kotski Kiaraoshima said again, moving to old
Kotsky's hands instead, and pulled a blonde closer. I came

(56:30):
here because I realized I didn't want to wait anymore.
I thought I was being smart, but I was just
being scared again, too scared to move again. I have
feelings for you, not just one date and see where
it goes, or work crush feelings. I have real feelings
for you. I want to be with you. Now I

(56:51):
can't stay because I have to pick a blue from
doggy daycare. But I just after the villain attacked the subway.
I didn't want to waste another second with you, not
knowing for sure how I feel. Kiarashima took a breath
and smiled. If you need more time, that's fine. I
just shut up, weather boy, Kotsky managed, before throwing his

(57:12):
arms around Kiashima's neck and closing the distance with a
sound kiss. Kiaoshima's lips were soft and smooth, even though
the rest of him felt so sturdy and firm under
his touch, and Kiarashima returned the kiss with equal relief
and joy that Kotsky could finally feel and not just
guess at dropping his hands to feel that dropping his
hands to wrap his arms around Kotsky's waist. Although Kotsky

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could have kissed him for hours and would have given
the chance, he pulled back after a few more thorough
kisses to catch his breath and smiled to see Kiashima
blushing under his glasses. So that was a good sign, right,
Kiashima asked with a small laugh, and Koski rolled his eyes. Yes,
weather boy, that was a good sign. That was a

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very good sign. Kosky couldn't help it the looks of it.
Neither could Kiushima, as he leaned in for one more kiss,
only to suddenly hear a knock at the still open door,
and then a painfully familiar voice gasped in surprise before saying,
oh gotcha, I'm sorry the door was open. End of chapter.

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I hope you're all screaming like I'm screaming in my head.
End notes, author's note Kotski and now I just want
to sit back and relax when all of a sudden
I hear this agitating, grating voice. Anyway, Also, Blue Riot
is on the scene. No snack is safe from her
slabby brand of justice. Heads up, I'm taking one week off.

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That's so funny of updating Adventures of Red Riot because
I just finished crunching for a huge work project. It's done,
but I feel like I got hit by a truck.
I'm game designer. Oh my god. I so resuming next
week for the final act. Starting updates start back on
the ninth of Februar. I'm so excited. She it's about
to get so real. To be fair, I did keep
that up and then I had to pause slily. That

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is true, though, the big game that I published at
that time had me dying. Oh my god, designing an
original card game like original mechanics for a card game
that shit will have you considering meeting Jesus personally. It's tough,
but it's so rerewarning because it's so good. I love

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it so much. Yeah all right, uh that is that
is this chapter. I loved it so much. I'm also
thought it was a nice long episode. It was a
It was a really nice long chapter. This is probably
one of my favorite chapters because I love messing with
Kotski so much. It is so amusing to me. I

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find it so funny. I just you know, you always
annoy the ones you love, and that's like the best
part because you can, you can, and they still love you.
And he's not real, so he has no choice but
to continue to be my little Pooky. So yeah, I
hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Let me know what

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you guys think. I really appreciate everyone who sends me comments,
both on AO three and also like on like you
know wherever you're listening, when you can leave comments, I
love seeing them. I try to reply to all of them,
or at least like all of them. But yeah, I
appreciate you guys. I'm really stoked. I'm going to go

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record The Patriot, the first Patreon exclusive that's for Tier
one and Tier two, and then I'll see you guys
next time for chapter eight, which I can tell you
in case you're not one of the readers and you
like to listen to them instead, is going to be
called Issue eight. Red Riot meets his match. So it's

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getting real and I hope you guys like it. Also,
I forgot that the tag getting together did also apply
already this chapter. I should have also said that one
in the beginning, but I didn't because I forgot. So yeah,
I am excited. I'm excited for the next chapter. So
I'm gonna have to let you guess. Go have a

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good day, and I will see you next time. Bye.