#our sleeves were wet with tears

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margarethelstone:

So as the final chapter of the first volumes come closer (hopefully, I’ll be posting it tomorrow evening CET!), the wait for the next one will be much longer. After all, that’s why it comes in volumes in the first place: so that the only big gaps are the ones in between whole string of events (eg. the conversation in Volume 1!) and not coming unexpectedly in the middle of it due to unexpected events in my own life.

With that said, I’d still love to interact with anyone interested in the story and willing to talk about it! I know the taichihaya fandom is a small one, and even smaller the circle of readers interested in my work… But if you are one of them, then click here :)

I want to keep the discord simple. A few channels, some for art, some for the anime discussion, some for the manga chat - but basically a safe environment for all the taichihaya fans willing to talk about their obsession with others (like me!).

Love you all!

(if by some chance the link isn’t working, don’t be afraid to send me a message directly)

friendly reminder that we’re still out there and happy to welcome more people in the server! please don’t hesitate to join! :)

margarethelstone:

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“They both knew that it wouldn’t last, that, come tomorrow, the so undesired feeling of awkwardness would take over them again, to some degree at least. They would pass each other in the corridors and a nod and a smile would be all they might expect; they’d meet at the train station occasionally but fail to exchange more than a few words.

And yet somehow, it was fine. Because for the first time since Taichi’s confession, they could hope that the distance they had built was not that of resentment and sorrow, but of mutual respect and readiness to wait.

It was an agreement.”

Read under the cut and on AO3!

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margarethelstone:

Our Sleeves Were Wet With Tears | Two Volumes Out!

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“They knew that it wouldn’t last, that come tomorrow, the old feeling of awkwardness would take over them again. They would pass each other in the corridors and a nod and a smile would be all they might expect; they’d meet at the train station occasionally but fail to exchange more than a few words. And yet somehow, it was fine.”

As the first two volumes are finally all out and I work on the next ones, I’d like to use this moment of break to advertise this story again to those who haven’t heard of it yet! Basically, if you know and love Chihayafuru (like you should) and care for some slowburn(like you should) and maybe have a bit of interest in the friends-to-lovers trope(LIKE YOU TOTALLY SHOULD) then please consider giving this one a try! It’s anime-based, canon compliant, and set directly after the horrible cliffhanger of season 3 finale!

also i’m not sure why but people seem to enjoy it so it really can’t be all that bad right

Anyway, here are the links to Chapter 1 on tumblr and to AO3 vol. 1.

Here’s to hoping you’ll enjoy! :)

PS Also! We have a tiny discord server for all of you chihayafuru/taichihaya/Our Sleeeves fan! Click on this link to join! :)

margarethelstone:

margarethelstone:

Our Sleeves Were Wet With Tears | Q&A Sunday…

…or how to help an author out

So, as I struggle to get back into the writing mode, I thought some interaction with you guys might be helpful! I’m not vain enough not to realise the number of my readers isn’t that big, but if any of you have anything to ask - about the process, ideas, a bit of what-happens-next perhaps - then I’ll be more than happy to answer!

and then hopefully, i’ll feel motivated enough to actually work on the story again at last

Either way, please feel free to visit my ask box and leave a message! Thanks! :)

the struggle isn’t over so let me bring this one up again :D

i’ll be answering your question all day today, so please don’t hesitate to ask! i sure will be glad to talk to you about my work (and hopefully, that will motivate me to write more, too!)

thanks for being here!

margarethelstone:

Our Sleeves Were Wet With Tears | Q&A Sunday…

…or how to help an author out

So, as I struggle to get back into the writing mode, I thought some interaction with you guys might be helpful! I’m not vain enough not to realise the number of my readers isn’t that big, but if any of you have anything to ask - about the process, ideas, a bit of what-happens-next perhaps - then I’ll be more than happy to answer!

and then hopefully, i’ll feel motivated enough to actually work on the story again at last

Either way, please feel free to visit my ask box and leave a message! Thanks! :)

the struggle isn’t over so let me bring this one up again :D

i’ll be answering your question all day today, so please don’t hesitate to ask! i sure will be glad to talk to you about my work (and hopefully, that will motivate me to write more, too!)

thanks for being here!

WIP TAG GAME

tagged by @franniebanana! thanks, hun!

Rules: Share the latest line from your work in progress and then tag as many people as there are words in the line.

She wanted to scream.

(honestly I was so sure I’d have another 40 words long sentence to share you cannot imagine how relieved I felt I saw it was this)

tagging:@astridthevalkyrie@wilderwestqueen@nerdypanda3126@stellacolletore

I’m looking forward to seeing those wips :D

Our Sleeves Were Wet With Tears | Q&A Sunday…

…or how to help an author out

So, as I struggle to get back into the writing mode, I thought some interaction with you guys might be helpful! I’m not vain enough not to realise the number of my readers isn’t that big, but if any of you have anything to ask - about the process, ideas, a bit of what-happens-next perhaps - then I’ll be more than happy to answer!

and then hopefully, i’ll feel motivated enough to actually work on the story again at last

Either way, please feel free to visit my ask box and leave a message! Thanks! :)

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