Chapter: The Lady of Miracles: SuspicionsFor the next few days, I made sure to come by the Imperial Palace for tea with the Emperor. So far, he hasn’t been suspicious of my intentions. However, ever since I told Prince Shiro about trust, he won’t leave me alone whenever I’m in the Palace. He would follow me around but he doesn’t speak to me. It gets bothersome for me but I have to learn to deal with it if I’m going to save the Emperor.
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Chapter: The Lady of Miracles: Tea and TrustThe antidote was finally made and I made sure that it was enough, if not, more than enough to cure the Emperor. I made sure to incorporate the antidote in something the Emperor wouldn’t find weird or out of the ordinary. And there’s nothing weird about an alien blue tea. I prepared everything and I called for Mei.
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Chapter: The Lady of Miracles: PoisoningFather and I decided to go to the Imperial Palace earlier than we were expected. Before we left, I asked Mei to deliver the medicine I concocted last night to Muichiro. She nodded her head and proceeded to take the medicine. In the carriage, Father kept staring at me. I knew he wanted to ask something and I couldn’t help but ask.
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Chapter: The Lady of Miracles: A Helping HandIt has been a week since I woke up. I spent my days studying about the medical technology available in this era. It was a good thing that I learned the basic building blocks of even simple medicines like pain killers. I could recreate them and help the people in this Empire. They lack the necessary medical resources and that’s why an epidemic can easily wipe them out.
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Chapter: The Lady of Miracles: Prologue“There’s an injured person here.” Someone shouted near me. I quickly made my way to where I heard the shout. It was crowded; the people were huddling over the injured person, making it difficult for me to come close.“Please make way, I’m a doctor.” I said, They all looked at me
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Shards of Time
As the daughter to a prestigious family, she was trained as the heir of her father’s legacy. Usually, this type of training was well-suited for the boys of the family but since she’s the only child and she is a girl, her father allowed her to train. Due to her training, she had no friends and she was casted as an outsider. At a young age, she was expected to train both physically and mentally. She was both good in archery and swordsmanship as well as in her studies as she had an affinity with Japanese history. Years passed and her training was paying off. She was prepared to inherit the company when her parents announced that they will be having another child. Much to her dismay, her baby brother was born. She was stripped of everything she had prepared her whole life for. After an unfortunate car accident, she found herself in a different timeline. Will she be able to return to her own time?
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Chapter: Shards of Time: The Battle of Okehazama part 2The preparation for the march to Kiyosu Castle was almost complete. I was worried about Nobunaga’s numbers. As far as I know, Yoshimoto will be able to round up at least 25,000 troops for his army. Nobunaga currently only has 3,000 in his army. The odds aren’t in Nobunaga’s favor that’s for sure.
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Chapter: Shards of Time: The Man Who Would Be HideyoshiNobunaga had his men build the Azuchi castle in Omi Province. Before we could settle there, Nobunaga requested for her sister Oichi to marry the daimyo of Omi, Azai Nagamasa as a sign of an alliance. It was purely political but surprisingly Oichi was okay with it.I was invited to the war council again. It seemed Nobunaga trusts my judgment and would frequently call me to attend to hear my opinion."Do we have word from our scouts about Yoshimoto?" Nobunaga asked."They have been silent for a while my lord." Masahide responded. They won't attack just yet; not until Ieyasu will come of age and take control of the Matsudaira clan. They will join forces for a while until Nobunaga is able to weaken the Imagawa clan then Ieyasu will know what to do."It'll take a few years before they will make their move." I blurted out. I immediately covered my mouth. All eyes were on me. Me and my big mouth."What do you mean milady?" Masamune asked. I should just gl
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Chapter: Shards of Time: Nobunaga's CampaignSomehow I'm still troubled. I know what I have to do but if I were to give myself to Nobunaga, I'd want him to feel the same way I feel. I'm guessing there won't be a chance for me to go back to my own time period so I have to live my life here. The thing is I'm here for a reason. And that's to help Nobunaga. AHH! My modern ideals don't fit well here.When I turned the corner, I bumped into someone causing me to fall over. I was so distracted that I didn't notice."I'm sorry." I said while rubbing my nose. I opened my eyes and saw Nobunaga towering over me. He held out his hand and I took it. He pulled me up and I stood there looking down."You've been troublesome today." He said. I didn't meet his gaze. His voice held no emotion. It was monotonous at best."I'm sorry. I'll go back to the Tenshu." I said. I walked away but he pulled me back."What?" I asked. He didn't answer. He held on to my arm and pulled me in to an empty room. He pinned me betw
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Chapter: Shards of Time: The Fall of MinoI went to the kitchen to cook something for Nobunaga. I somehow managed to convince him to eat. Sato accompanied me and helped me prepare."Milady, I didn't know you knew how to cook." She said. Ever since the wedding, I'd have small flashbacks of my past. I remember most of my life without having any headaches. I knew how to cook because it was a necessary trait for women to have in my time period."What are you going to make?" She asked. I was thinking of making omurice. It's something new in this time period and I would bet all my money that Nobunaga would enjoy it."It's something I think the lord would enjoy." I answered Sato. I have to make the ketchup first since it didn't exist in Japan until the 1900s. Sato brought me the ripe tomatoes I requested. I cut them up into tiny pieces and boiled them in a pot with most of the ingredients that I could find. After boiling, I mashed the tomatoes into a paste as smooth as I could. Afterwards, I asked Sato to tran
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Chapter: Shards of Time: He Rises to the ThroneI've said too much. Nobunaga's look was fierce."What do you mean?" He asked. This isn't the right time for me to tell him. I need to keep his attention away from the topic. Out of impulse, I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. He seemed surprised at first but he eventually responded to my advances. When I noticed that his grip was loose, I flipped us over. Now I was on top of him. We broke the kiss to take a breath."Why can't you tell me?" he asked. I looked at him with an apologetic expression."It's not the right time. But Nobunaga, don't doubt me. I am your wife and everything I do is for the good of you and your future." I said. He sat up and looked at me."I will believe you but you have to tell me one thing." He said. I held my breath."What is happening with my father?" He asked. I took a deep breath before speaking."He's ill." That was all I said. I looked at him without a hint of deceit."You've
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Chapter: Until Then: Lunch DateThe whole family was seated around the table in the dining room. The food was served and everyone started eating."The food is delicious Mrs. Ka--- Grandma." Ayane commented. Mrs. Kaede looked at her and smiled sweetly."I'm glad you like it. I'm so happy that Ryu finally brought someone home." When she said those words, Ryuji choked on his food and Ayane stifled a laugh. Ryuji looked at her grandmother sullenly. Ayane took Ryuji's hand in hers and smiled."Well, I'm glad I'm the first." Ryuji squeezed Ayane's hand. Mr. and Mrs. Tennouji looked at each other and smiled."Ayane, if you don't mind me asking, have you tried to find the twins' father?" Mrs. Kaede asked. Mr. Taizo, who knew the truth, looked at Ayane intently. He wanted to see her reaction whenever someone mentions the twins' father. Ayane took a sip of water before she answered."What happened to me was unfortunate and it took a while before I found the courage to find out the truth. I
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Chapter: Until Then: DNA T**tThe next morning, Ayane, Ryuji and the twins were supposed to go back to Osaka. Ayane called Rei to send over the private jet for a faster flight. She needed to get back to Osaka since she's been gone for a few days. Rei had been filling in for her at the company but there were some matters that needed her attention. The twins woke up bright and early; waking up their parents who were still fast asleep."Mommy, wake up." Yelled Kotaro as he shook his mother's body to wake her up; Kayda did the same to Ryuji who slept late last night due to urgent business. Ayane opened her eyes and saw the twins making a fuss. She sat up and stretched her arms. She looked over to Ryuji and noticed that he was desperately trying to cover his ears using his pillow. She felt bad seeing Ryuji like that."Kayda, come here." She called out to her. Kayda crawled all the way up to her mother. Ayane patted her head and smiled."Daddy is tired. It's better if we don't wake him up yet. Why
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Chapter: Until Then: Old FacesTwo hours before the start of the party, Ayane and Ryuji decided to start prepping for it. Ayane did her own hair and makeup since there was no time to call for a professional. She pinned back the left side of her hair and let the right side flow down. She placed a hairpin with a dragon and a tiger symbol on it on the pinned side of her hair to emphasize it. After she did her hair and makeup, she was having trouble zipping up her gown. Left with no choice, she asked help from Ryuji."Ryu, can you zip me up?" She asked. Ryuji walked up to her and zipped her up. She did a small twirl and asked Ryuji how she looked. He stared at her, not able to answer. Ayane giggled at his reaction and helped him with his tie. Ayane's phone suddenly rang and she went and picked it up."Aya, I'm with the twins now. We'll be flying over to Tokyo and we'll be arriving in less than an hour. We'll meet you at the party." Rei's voice was loud since she was by the runway where the private jet w
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Chapter: Until Then: The PartyRyuji pulled up in front of the Kamenaga house. It was the day of their flight to Tokyo. He promised to pick up Ayane and here he was, waiting outside for her. He walked up to the front door and was about to ring the doorbell when the door flew open, revealing a panting Ayane."Are you okay?" Ryuji asked. Ayane looked at him and laughed. She tried to stifle her laughter but she failed. Ryuji, confused as to why she's laughing, put his hand on her shoulder. Ayane saw that Ryuji was concerned so she pulled herself together. She straightened out her outfit and cleared her throat."Sorry about that. I was laughing because I thought I looked like an idiot in front of you when I opened the door." Ryuji sighed and gave out a tiny chuckle. He put his hand on Ayane's head."No matter how you look, you'll always be gorgeous to me." Ayane stiffened from his serious expression. They were both silent for a while when the twins came running towards them."Daddy!" The t
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Chapter: Until Then: Perfect FamilyThe month flew by so fast. Ryuji made it a habit to eat lunch with Ayane every day to show his dedication. Ayane wasn't moved by this however. Their trip to Tokyo was coming up and Ayane made sure to discuss this with Ryuji a few days before their supposed flight. They were having lunch in her office again when the subject popped up."How many days will we be staying in Tokyo for?" Ryuji asked. Ayane put down a document she was reading to answer."Well, the ribbon cutting will be a day after our arrival and there will be a party in my honor by evening of the same day." Ayane said. Ryuji remembered what his grandfather told him about Ayane. He wanted to ask a question about it but he didn't know how to say it without offending Ayane. Seeing him troubled, Ayane called out to Ryuji."Hey, if you want to ask anything, just ask. If you're trying to win me over, honesty is the best way to go." Ryuji felt calm after what Ayane said."I'm assuming your ex will be
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Chapter: Until Then: First DateAyane told Rei about the party and she picked a gown for Ayane to wear. While Ayane and Rei were preparing the outfit, the twins barged in on them. They were playing tag with each other that they didn't see how busy their mother was. Ayane looked at the both of them and laughed. She caught Kotaro in her arms as he ran away from Kayda."I got you!" Ayane said while planting kisses on Kotaro's cheeks. Kayda stopped and clung to her mother's leg. Ayane looked at her and she looked like she wanted to join in. Ayane picked her up and planted kisses on her as well. The twins were having fun with their mother which made them happy. They always spend every second together whenever their mother is around. Ayane also tried to be involved with the twins as much as possible but it was difficult for her at times since she has a company to run."Mommy, do we have… a daddy?" Kotaro asked out of the blue which caught Ayane off guard. She carried them to the bed and put them dow
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Wonderings
Akiya Shizuki was like any other girl. After graduating from college, she got a job as the President’s personal assistant at her dream company, DRIVEA; it’s considered the biggest car manufacturing company in Japan and the only one who specializes in high-tech cars. It’s owned by the most influential and powerful group in Japan; the Takeda family. Takeda Kai is the President of DRIVEA and Shizuki’s childhood crush. She’s been fantasizing about him for years and now she finally has the opportunity to meet him. But she was quickly dismayed when she found out that her cousin, Amisaki Namika, was dating the President. Not wanting to make trouble, she decided to hide her feelings and confided in a diary which she carefully kept hidden.
But an unfortunate event leads Namika to find the diary. She reads it and was overwhelmed by her cousin’s feelings. Without talking to Shizuki first, Namika breaks her relationship with Kai giving him the reason that Shizuki wanted to pursue him and she was forced to break up with him. Enraged, Kai confronts Shizuki. Confused, Shizuki tried to explain but Kai refused to listen. As his revenge, Kai decides to make Shizuki's life in the company hell. He also refuses to let her resign thus leaving her no choice but to stay and suffer. But Shizuki held a secret. A secret she never told another soul. If her secret will be revealed, what could be in store?
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Chapter: Wonderings: The Search[Touma]Kai and I agreed to meet at Shizuki's old apartment to find some clues. He called me last night telling me about a house that belonged to Shizuki’s parents. If we could find that house then maybe we can find Shizuki.
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Chapter: Wonderings: Kai's Letter[Kai]After work, I immediately ran to my car and drove to Tsuki Café. After all these years, why did you come back? I arrived at the café. When I stepped inside, I saw her sitting on a table; waiting for me. I walked over to her. She looked up and smiled at me."It's been a while." She said. I sat in one of the chairs."Why?" I asked. She took a sip of her coffee."Because I need to tell you something." She said. I shook my head."Why did you leave me?" I asked. It was no use beating around the bush so I decided to ask her directly."I wronged you Kai. I came here to apologize." I looked up at her and she was about to cry. No, I will not be swayed by your tears anymore. I've moved on from you."What's there to apologize for? It was plain and simple. You left me without having so much as an explanation." I said. I tried to stand up but she held my hand."Wait, you need to hear this." I sat back down."Kai,
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Chapter: Wonderings: Touma's Letter[Touma]After the meeting with Kai, I went to the library to pick up Shizuki. When I got there, she was already waiting for me."I'm sorry for making you wait." I said but she shook her head."I didn't wait for long. So, where are we going?" She asked. I started the car and drove off."We're trying out Italian food. Are you okay with that?" I asked. She nodded and gave me a smile.We arrived at the restaurant and were seated almost immediately. I ordered food for the both of us and while we were waiting, we listened to the live band."Shizuki, how have you been?" I asked. She looked at me and smiled."Never felt better." I was about to ask her something when the waiter arrived with our food. We talked about work while we ate dinner. After dinner, I took her back to my car and decided to take her somewhere."Where are we going now?" She asked. I didn't answer; I just smiled at her.We arrived at Arashiyama. I thought it w
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Chapter: Wonderings: Longer[Kai]After the night we spent at the festival, I decided to ask Shizuki out on a date. Since it's a Sunday and it's her day off. I texted her and she responded."Let's meet at the park by DRIVEA." She replied. I got excited and decided to make myself even more presentable. I wore black pants and a white shirt. I got my keys and went to my car. I drove to the park and when I got there, she was already waiting for me. She was sitting on a bench. She was wearing a floral dress that reached her knee; she had her hair down and she looked stunning."Shizuki." I called out to her. She turned to look at me and smiled."Hey Kai. So where are we going?" She asked."Do you like dogs?" I asked. She raised her eyebrow."Yes I do. Why do you ask?" She asked. I didn't answer her. I led her back to my car and opened the door for her. She went in and I went to the driver's side. I started the car and drove off."I'm curious where we're going." She sa
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Chapter: Wonderings: She Picked Neither[Touma]I arrived in my father's house. When I entered, my grandparents along with my father were waiting for me."Dad, what's going on?" I asked. He motioned for me to sit on one of the chairs in the living room. When I sat down, Grandpa spoke."Touma, your parents and I have made the decision to marry you off to Kamenaga Hiro's daughter, Aira. You know each other, right?" He said. I couldn't believe what I was hearing."What?! Why would I do that?" I raised my voice. My father stood up and looked at me."Don't raise your voice at your grandparents." He said. I sighed and covered my face with my hands."The Kamenaga family is one of our biggest shareholders. It'll be a big help to the company if our families were to join together." Grandpa explained. I don't want to marry her. She's a cheating, good-for-nothing woman."Especially now that the partnership with DRIVEA is secured. The projects our companies are planning to make require
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Chapter: Wonderings: She Still Cares [Kai]I ran out of Touma's office. If I had spent another minute in there I would've beaten him up. I ran down to my car and I drove to a bar closest to my mansion. I went inside and ordered a ton of drinks. Drinking one after the other. The bartender looked like he wanted to stop me but he knows me. I hate being disturbed.After a few drinks, a girl came up to me."Hey handsome." I ignored her but she was persistent. She tried to grab my attention. After taking another shot, I turned to look at her. Suddenly, I saw Shizuki. Is it really her? I held her hand but it felt different. I blinked multiple times and saw that she wasn't Shizuki. Why am I seeing her all of a sudden?"Get away from me." I pushed the girl away. I slammed my credit card on the counter. The bartender took it and charged me my drinks. He gave it back to me and I put it back in my wallet. At this point, I was drunk. I walked outside to my car. My body couldn't keep up with
Last Updated: 2020-10-08
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