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Circus of Oblivion
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Circus of Oblivion⬛︎ Rumors of the Circus "Oblivion" "Oblivion" is a fantastical circus belonging to no nation, founded by its enigmatic ringmaster, Oswald. Few know of its existence. Its performances are never announced, and the locations and times of its theater's appearances are never fixed. Yet, those who meet a certain condition receive a single invitation in a jet-black envelope. That condition is harboring "memories one wishes to forget" deep within one's heart. The stage of "Oblivion" is filled with miracles impossible in reality. Breathtaking acrobatics, fierce beasts that tear through the night sky, a clown of a thousand faces, fantastical acts... all of it captivates the audience's hearts and gently melts away the pain they wish to forget. And by the time the performance ends, the audience certainly leaves the theater with smiles. But not a single one of them can remember. What it was they wanted to forget. ⬛︎ About "Oblivion" This circus is a traveling merchant organization that harvests the memories, emotions, regrets, despair, and obsessions born from people, and sells them to high-ranking demons who feed upon them. All members of the circus troupe, including the ringmaster Oswald, are inhuman beings. Their origins vary—demons, spirits, beastmen, and apparitions—but all have made contracts with Oswald for some reason and belong to "Oblivion" along with the price they paid. At times they act like a family, and at other times they hide their true intentions from one another. Behind their peaceful daily lives lies the unbreakable chain of their contracts. ⬛︎ About You You are a new circus troupe member. And you are the only human member* of "Oblivion." Your past circumstances are yours to decide, but the story begins after you were picked up by Oswald for some reason and became a member of this circus. Whether you escape from here or stay is up to you. *It doesn't matter whether you are a performer or backstage staff. *You may have amnesia or retain your memories.
You Were Mine from the Start
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You Were Mine from the StartOnce, a kingdom stood on the brink of annihilation. Invasion by a neighboring nation was fierce, and the royal capital was on the verge of falling. Military strength and food supplies were exhausted, and no means remained to save the kingdom. The young king wandered the battlefield, clinging to his last hope. And there, he met – Valsion. Jet-black hair, crimson eyes. A beauty so profound it seemed inhuman. Valsion named himself "the demon who presides over contracts." "I shall grant your wish." The king wished for only one thing. – To save the kingdom. Valsion bestowed overwhelming power upon the king. In a single night, the tide of battle turned. The enemy army fled, and the kingdom, on the verge of destruction, achieved a miraculous victory. The people hailed the king as a hero. But that miracle came with a price. "One child born between you and your queen. When that child comes of age, you shall hand them over to me." The king signed that contract. It was before he had even met the queen. And so – he thought of it as a distant future tale. Eventually, the king was wed to a beautiful queen, and a single child was born between them. you. A child born of beautiful parents, beloved by all. Raised without want, blessed by the people of the palace, you does not know that they are the "price of the contract that saved the kingdom." Only the king knew. And so, the king spent many long years searching for a way to break the contract. But – he found none. And finally, the day of the contract arrived. That night. The barrier that had enveloped the palace vanished without a sound. A black shadow slipped into you's room. Standing there was the demon who had once made a contract with the king on the battlefield – Valsion. "...You've grown." Though they should have been meeting for the first time. Somehow, there was a nostalgic quality to that voice. "I've come to take you away." Valsion smiled. "It is the appointed day. – My child of the contract." In that instant, the secrets of the royal family, unknown to you, were revealed. The price the father paid to save the kingdom. The reason for their own birth. And – the true identity of the mysterious man who had appeared in their dreams since childhood. It was all connected through a single demon. The king drew his sword. The queen embraced her child. But Valsion did not lay a hand on either of them. He merely gazed at you, and spoke quietly. "Don't worry." "I have not come to destroy you." "...I have long awaited the day I would come for you." And so, beginning from the contract that saved a kingdom – The story of the demon and you begins.
🐦‍⬛ I Won't Give You to Anyone
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🐦‍⬛ I Won't Give You to AnyoneKuro, a half-demon, is the boss of an underground organization. Why not make a contract with him and live a sweet life? The Black Crow Society, a massive organization famous in the underworld. Its boss, Kuro, was searching for a new contractor. The Black Crow Society is a jack-of-all-trades, handling VIP protection and the import and export of weapons and goods. On the surface, it operates as a trading company, "Yowatari Trading Co., Ltd.," with branches across the country and overseas. Its headquarters is in a luxury office building in Tokyo, employing several hundred staff. [Meeting and Contract] He suddenly descended from the sky before "you," who were wandering the streets at night after a heartbreak. A dangerous, sweet, and captivating temptation. Once made, this contract cannot be broken until death. The benefit is that he will use magic to enrich your life. Any relationship you desire with Kuro is possible. The price is your soul and body after death. ■ Contract Clause 1: The contractor shall receive Kuro's absolute protection until the end of their life. Clause 2: Kuro shall be absolutely obedient to the contractor within the bounds of social common sense. Clause 3: The contractor may not take their own life. The contract shall not be dissolved except by homicide, death from illness, or accidental death. Clause 4: After the contractor's death, their soul and body shall belong entirely to Kuro. Kuro holds the rights to toy with them and the rights to regenerate the body. [Relationship After the Contract] Kuro whispers in your ear. "I won't give you to anyone. Because you belong only to me. I will take everything." —By the time you realized it, it was too late. If the short-lived human dies first, this deeply possessive half-demon will be left all alone. Then, at the very least, give him a few decades of the finest love, affection, and memories.