Chapter 1: One Week Away
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Local live-house in the 2434 area! We hope to sweep you off your feet
⭐💘 True to the heart ⭐💘
bythebeat.co.jp
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
☾✧ Only 1 week away from the grand opening ! !
You’re invited as a special guest 🎉🥳 Come visit our location for a speciality spirits menu, live music, and a great vibe ⭐
See more information below 👇👇👇
9:20 AM · 7 December
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<333 @littlemouse11 · 5m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
OMG so ecited!
💙 Seible 💙 @Seible · 2m ago
Replying to @littlemouse11
Thank you~! We’re working very hard to meet your expectations!
<333 @littlemouse11 · 1m ago
Replying to @Seible
anything for u seible!! OMGG i need to pin this
NA @mirrorforged · 6m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
Where is the location?
By The Beat @BTBOffical · 5m ago
Replying to @mirrorforged
2434 Way ! ! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o Our doors will open at 8pm~ hope to see you there
NA @mirrorforged · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
Hm that’s kinda close…@hauntedmelo
LaL @sweettoothie · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
who’s even gonna go? its a rundown building
Rui @imoshe · 1m ago
Replying to @sweettoothie
Where did you hear that from?
LaL @sweettoothie · 1m ago
Replying to @imoshe
i’ll dm, but the owner doesn’t have much backing rn
💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
No.1 promoter for By The Beat! Opening only one week away! 🎉
bythebeat.co.jp
seible.co.jp
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💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
Good morning! ♪~(´ε` ) stop! scrolling! By The Beat is being prompted by yours truly~ You’ll be there right? Don’t make me sad (┳Д┳);;;
9:30 AM · 7 December
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no.1 fan 💎 @UnSteible · 4m ago
Replying to @Seible
I’ll always be there for u seible! its us against the world!!!!
Lucky @aesop.s.eibles · 3m ago
Replying to @Seible
don’t cry don’t cry! i’m here, i’ll protect you seible-chan >A< ;A;~
<333 @littlemouse11 · 2m ago
Replying to @Seible
if seible cries i wont forgive myself...
(⊙_⊙;)
@seiibeato
shhh
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(⊙_⊙;)
@seiibeato
(¬、¬) …..
9:37 AM · 7 December
(⊙_⊙;) @seiibeato · 1m ago
wonder where those comments came from hmhmhm~ no clue at all
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
Chat with: Furi-chan 🦔
Today
Hi Seible. I wanted to let you know that I’ve finished the final outstanding commission on my end. I can now fully commit to this project.
Sorry for the sudden notice.
Yay! That means I can officially invite you onto the team!
Let’s hold hands in celebration
Are you sure? The timing is pretty tight, and I wouldn’t want to be an obstacle due to onboarding.
Ehhhh what do you mean?
You’ve been helping advise the direction of the live-house this whole time anyway~ I’m still using the business card designs
I’ll invite you into our group chat ❤️
Sure. I look forward to meeting everyone.
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
NEW MESSAGE
Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
Freelance designer. Personal commissions closed.
lit.link/freodore
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Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
Please feel free to check out my work.
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
oh he’s PROFESSIONAL professional
11:14 AM · 7 December
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
Chat with: ginjoka 🙄
Today
so.........
mister zeal ginjoka
my good buddy and pal
can you let me in on
what’s going on??
Oh? And here I thought you didn’t care to be involved with the business aspect of the business!
that’s not what i said!
what’s the new guy gonna do?
like
what’s his role?
why did we bring another person on?? its not a bad thing but i thought we kinda already had everything decided on and what you and seible were gonna do for the live-house
and suddenly bam
new person!
new job!
that’s all i wanted to know!
not that the reason matters! i’m not against it
Sure you are… I feel it through the screen right now.
i’m serious………………
Haha I know. It was just too cute to let you off without giving you a bit of a hard time.
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
TTTTTTTTTTTTT
12:25 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
i can’t believe this
12:26 PM · 7 December
Chat with: ginjoka 🙄
Today
this guy 😮💨😒
⭐
Freo’s set to be our designer. It’s very short notice, but you know how Seible is. I believe he’s helped us on and off behind the scenes for promoting assets, so that’s likely why.
sooooooo last min
i get it though
well, if it’s seible, then he knows what he’s doing
i hope??
okay thank you zeal
🙌
No problem, superstar
????????????????
what are you saying to me rn
no way you’re leaving me on read
😭
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
THIS GUY
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
freodore huh...
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
the more i look at the profile the more i (bites my hands off GRR GRRRRR)
12:31 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
c’mon, he’s just a totally normal guy
12:32 PM · 7 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
who’s mutuals with everyone cool on this earth. yepyep we’ll get along great
12:32 PM · 7 December
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
☞ New live-house to open: Seible ██████, the new owner
It has been 3 months since ██████, the former heir to the ██████ family, parted ways to tread a new path towards the future.
Sources say that ██████ has created a new live-house under the name By the Beat, in the ██ area. Set to open on the 14th, the area is bustling with preparations.
However, not everything may be smooth sailing. We asked around the ██ area to better understand what locals think of the opening of the business:
“The owner doesn’t feel very reliable. I mean, have you heard about his previous work? Instead of working to prepare to take over the family, he ran away. How can you trust a business venture with that kind of reputation?”
Another local expressed similar doubts:
“Don’t get me wrong, I’m really excited! I think competition is a good thing, especially in this area. It’s how you get a bunch of really great music for sure, and the prices can be really good. But, um, I have heard the rumors about the staff? It doesn’t look very good, because you don’t want a place to close within a month because of a whim.”
We reached out to By the Beat for comment, and received no response.
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Days since last Kaelix spotting: 391
@KKfan1
It’s been 391 days since Kaelix’s last photoshoot. Here’s some water to take with you in this endless drought 🙏
4:33 PM · 18 March
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Lily @missdebonaur · Mar 18
Replying to @KKfan1
Did the agency ever say when he was coming back?
💛 @vvlookie · Mar 18
Replying to @missdebonaur
no. ig bc he’s a model, they don’t rlly care about the underground fanbase at all
Kaelix’s shoes @littlekaffin · Mar 18
Replying to @vvlookie
I emailed the agency he’s a part of last month and got this back:
“Kaelix is currently taking an indefinite hiatus from his modeling activities. Thank you for understanding.”
k’s left toe ❣️ @signersin · 2m ago
Replying to @KKfan1
plsss someone tell me he made an insta, im starved
k’s right braincell ❣️ @cellsfromu · 1m ago
Replying to @signersin
if anyone finds out, let me know too!
A note written in neat cursive:
- Mapout current lighting setup.
- Verify schedule
- Set playlist
- Adjust current outfits (reach out to XXXX)
(11:30am - December 9th XX)
Sound-check recording transcript 1
00:00:00 of 00:15:00
F: “Testing, testing… Ah. Ah. One, two…”
[A low, steady beat plays. A vocalist occasionally hums along with the track]
Z: “Already on the go eh, Freo?”
F: “Oh. Zeal. Hello.”
Z: “What brings you in so early? A new project to cover?”
F: “Somewhat. It’s just a sound check. I plan to take the recording back with me to see what I can highlight with our current available gear. Whatever I happen to have on hand.”
Z: "Hm… Well, do you happen to have the time to test out a few tracks? I always have a set locked and loaded for juuuust this miraculous occasion. It might give you a good idea of what to expect out of us sound wise."
F: “Do you sing?”
Z: “Yep. Everyone here does. Our secret weapon, you could say.”
F: "I see… Somehow I didn’t expect that. This is my first time working with a live-house, though not the first visit. Talent and front of the house rarely mix, mainly due to time commitments."
Z: [Laughs]
Z: "Well, you know Seible’s pitch. We’re a greedy bunch. We want it all, and won't stop at nothing until we get it. Judging by you joining us, I’d say we share a similar mindset."
F: "Ah, well… You’re not wrong. I’m a little greedy myself in all honesty."
S: "Matte, matte. Only a little? I’m hurt! We gotta up that number by a lot."
K: "Yo-ho~!"
F: "Ah, wait. Let me just…"
[Recording stops]
Chapter Text
By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Local live-house in the 2434 area! We hope to sweep you off your feet
⭐💘 True to the heart ⭐💘
bythebeat.co.jp
900 Following 10K Followers
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Only 4 days left until our grand evening (≧∇≦)/ ! ! Let the lights and the music sweep your heart away into the night~
Do you want a sneak peek? Shhh, promise you won’t tell anyone! (。•̀ᴗ-)✧
11:30 AM · 10 December
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Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
Sound adjustments in progress 🎤 Some of the hardware isn’t where I want it to be yet, but in time, there is room for upgrades.
Let me know what you think!
12:13 PM · 10 December
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xoxo @consideritdone · 4m ago
Replying to @freodore
OMG!! do you have a new studio? i’d love to visit ♥️where’s the address?
Jin @jinant · 3m ago
Replying to @freodore
sounds good. you always are great at these things
Cas @TemperedJoy· 2m ago
Replying to @freodore
Have you thought of changing the interface to a less complex one? I don’t know what you’re working on, but judging by the space, if you don’t train them they won’t know what to do.
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 2m ago
Replying to @TemperedJoy
That’s a good note, thank you. No one else besides me will be managing this on opening day, so I believe it will be fine for now.
Cas @TemperedJoy · 2m ago
Replying to @freodore
Ah that’s fair. What’s the job? If you can say. No pressure, be as vague as you’d like.
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 2m ago
Replying to @TemperedJoy
It’s alright. It’s a private establishment that will be opening soon. As the date approaches, I’ll update everyone about it.
Cas @TemperedJoy · 2m ago
Replying to @freodore
🫡you got this, freodore.
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 1m ago
Replying to @TemperedJoy
♥️
Your business will fail. You have no hope in the entertainment industry.
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
A sticky note, left on the bar counter:
Gin-chan, i think we’re missing the new 06 bottle. I went to test some out and nothing was there :(((xoxoxo
Another sticky note, seemingly in response:
Naughty. I’ll get a hold of our supplier.
xo
Z
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💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
Hard at work with @freodore❤️our lovely designer is our guiding light in the darkness ;)
10:10 AM · 11 December
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no.1 fan 💎 @UnSteible · 4m ago
Replying to @Seible
omg !!! i can’t wait to see the end product. i’ll be there~!
Bell @SeivedbytheBelle · 3m ago
Replying to @Seible
-waits for btb opening a normal amount-
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 2m ago
Replying to @Seible
Thank you for the opportunity! It’s been a pleasure working alongside BTB so far 😄
💙 Seible 💙 @Seible · 1m ago
Replying to @freodore
It’s amazing to have you Furi-chan ♥️
xoxo @consideritdone · 3m ago
Replying to @Seible
ahh
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
(1:00PM - December 12th XX)
Sound-check recording transcript 2
00:00:00 of 00:8:00
K: “Hm? Oh, the light turned on! That, definitely wasn’t the plan! Is it recording? Oh god, oops.”
F: “Kaelix”
K: “Hm? Oh, wait wait wait–”
F: [Sigh]
F: “Can you stop messing with it? While the equipment isn’t fragile, I’ll have to recalibrate the settings all over again if you reset it.”
K: “Oh…”
K: [Laughs]
K: “Sorry. Hands are! Off the equipment, mister officer! Look, totally free. Nothing in my palms. Mn, mn!”
F: “What were you trying to do in the first place?”
K: “Oh um, to be honest, just looking around. I, know Zeal brought like a bunch of equipment from his music making days over and I thought that was a lot! But wow, there’s, a lot more! You know?”
F: “Yes. Luckily, not a lot was missing, but I wanted to bring some of my personal equipment for better support. At least temporarily.”
K: “Oh wow! That’s pretty cool, actually I–”
[Recording stops]
Chat with: Gin-chan 🐍
Today
LOL it’s starting again ヽ(๏ ∀๏ )ノ ! !
Gin-chaaaan
I need you!!!
Seriously? They’re still harassing you?
You know it! Can’t get enough of my pretty face!
Look at this totally fake article: link.co.jp
We aren’t even open yet T_T !!!! And people still buy into it!
Or they’re all bot accounts, which is also totally their style.
Ah.
They really have nothing better to do. If it wasn’t so annoying, I’d almost be flattered with how much attention they’re sending our way.
Think we’ll be good?
We will! I’m not letting anyone stop the dream.
Especially my family LOOL
At least yours isn’t getting in the ring. Things would be sooooo messy
Haha yeah
Haven’t heard from them in years. I doubt they still think about me after all that.
I WISH that were me rn ( ɵ̥̥‸ɵ̥̥)( ɵ̥̥‸ɵ̥̥)( ɵ̥̥‸ɵ̥̥) heeeellpp
Trust me, I don’t wish that upon anyone …
Uwa~
That’s true 🥀 Gin-chan has gone through soooooooo many ups and downs and fake marriages to get away from their hold! Leaving behind a trail of broken hearts across the country~
Now Seible… Is that how you really see me? When I’ve been loyal and devoted to you all this time </3?
Aweee! I didn’t mean itttt. I know your sooooo handsome and cute and loyal and care about lil ol’ me <3
Aw really? That felt nice, but I’ll need some more comfort Seible-sama.
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There there, let this Seible hold you tight <3
<3
Okay okay. I’m just gonna have to make more posts to boost morale! Let them see some of my sweet charm 😜
Let me know if I can help any. Otherwise, you know where to find me
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💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
Soooo~ I totally get people feeling cautious about a new entertainment establishment, but lets keep this civil ok? I’m just your favourite little guy~!! I’m suuuper open to any questions you have about the opening of @BTBOfficial !!
1:40 PM · 12 December
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Bell @SeivedbytheBelle · 3m ago
Replying to @Seible
oh god yeah it’s in a few days isn’t it? lets goooo!! YOU GOT THIS SEI-CHAN!!!!!
no.1 fan 💎 @UnSteible · 4m ago
Replying to @Seible
you are always gonna be my FAVOURITE little guy 😍even if ur taller than me heheh
<333 @littlemouse11 · 5m ago
Replying to @Seible
oMG wait wait i have a question!! pick me sir!! ✋can me and my friends just show up or will you be selling tickets?
💙 Seible 💙 @Seible · 2m ago
Replying to @littlemouse11
Hi nezumi-chan 💙we’ll be selling tickets at the door, because there’s a limited amount of space in our venue. It also will let us show you all a good time. In the future we’ll sell online, but this time it’ll be suuuper limited, so don’t miss out!
<333 @littlemouse11 · 1m ago
Replying to @Seible
I’LL BE THERE!!!
NA @mirrorforged · 6m ago
Replying to @Seible
What kind of security will you guys have? Are you checking bags?
💙 Seible 💙 @Seible · 1m ago
Replying to @mirrorforged
Of course! While we can’t go into the specifics of security right now, there are many ways we plan to protect our precious guests. Please see our official statement on what you can or can’t bring on the website 😉bythebeat.co.jp/rules
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
i messed up
1:40 PM · 12 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
it’s so bad
1:40 PM · 12 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
there’s no recovering from this
1:40 PM · 12 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
1:41 PM · 12 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
i was just trying to help but i think i blew everything up instead
1:41 PM · 12 December
Chat with: Seible
Today
Do you have the contact information for the person behind the current uniform?
Uwaaa Furi-chan~ there’s no such thing.
That’s why you’re here (っ´ω`c)
I see.
████████████
You can tell them Seible called~ but they would proooobably close their doors at the thought :((( they used to like me a lot, and have good custom options~
That’s fine, I have full confidence in my abilities, no matter the rush order.
Kyaa~ so kakkoii Furi-chan!
Soooo, what do you think of the live house? Like it? Love it? 😜
I do like it.
WOW!!
What a halfhearted answer! I’m hurt!!!
Haha, sorry. I’m still getting used to it all, so forgive me for the stilted phrasing.
I’ll only forgive because it’s you, Furi-chan~
I am a bit concerned about Kaelix. It seems that he's been avoiding me since yesterday.
K-chan? No way!
Aw, is he feeling shy? That’s so cute
Is it shyness? He didn’t strike me as the type.
Oh K-chan’s just a big ol’ puppy. He probably just wants to get along and doesn’t know how~
Really?
Yessir ⭐I’m sure you’ll grow close soon ヾ(о-ω・)ノ⌒★ when you were talking to me about wanting to start a long-term project, I thought you’d be a great part of the team because of personalities~
My instincts are never wrong! I’m almost psychic!
That’s true, you’re often right.
You know it~ ! ! Awww, I can listen to your sweet words all day Furi-chan 😘
♥️
🫦
❌
Chat with: ginjoka 🙄
Today
zeal i think freo hates me
like HATES
HATES
me
😭
Aw buddy
anytime i try to help he brushes me off
and acts like im in the way
and i get it!! maybe i’m not helping the way he needs me to
Freo’s just a bit prickly on the outside.
i tried to help organize some of the boxes
because there’s still a lot of them by the stage right? a bunch because we didn’t figure out the storage system yet
but he snapped at me about getting my fingerprints on everything!
like as if
Haha
i’m just some messy kid
NOT FUNNY!
BOO
🍅
🍅
🍅
I’M OPENING MY HEART TO YOU AND YOU LAUGH!
It’ll be okay. All you gotta do is earn his trust, and he’ll come to you like a cat.
cat? more like SPIKEY
PORCUPINE
😭😭😭😭
Yeah, with soft insides
zeal…………
Trust me, he’s not what you’ve built up in your head.
Why are you actually worried about it?
well
i want to get along
and we
like
aren’t! at all! and i wonder if its a me problem
or if im just overthinking things
Freo was hired to work as our designer, thanks to Seible’s connections. Is it that strange you aren’t close within the span of a few days?
i guess
not
but there’s a difference between at least getting along
on the surface
and what’s going on
i don’t want to cause problems for BTB, or for anyone
You know that isn’t true, don’t even try. When have you ever been a problem for BTB? A little sneaky troublemaker who slacks off? Sure. But a problem? No way.
ITS HOW I FEEL
OKAY
whether its true or not
….
i know
ok
everything will be fine
Yep
i just need to
Relax
lock in
i guess that too
Haha
😒😒😒
ok
thanks for the advice zeepaw
It’s no problem. Now you owe me a favour.
WHAT
You’re going to take my closing work tonight. I need to double check our supplies with the vendors, but just haven’t had time.
why are you so mean to me
Thanks in advance!
💋
you are FOUL ginjoka
You love me
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Freo. || @Studio Work
@freodore
We’ve made great progress with the state of the venue! Here is the current lighting setup, though it may be on the harsher side. I’m considering reducing the intensity. What do you think? 🎶
8:23 PM · 12 December
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Cas @TemperedJoy· 10m ago
Replying to @freodore
Looks great, Freodore. I think you’re right that it may be too bright for the vibe of the place, though it’s hard to tell on camera for obvious reasons. Since it seems to be a low-key place, lowlight seems to fit well.
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 2m ago
Replying to @TemperedJoy
Thank you! We’ll see the direction I take this, as it will be important to compensate for the lighting in the rest of the venue. 💡
xoxo @consideritdone · 8m ago
Replying to @freodore
who’s in the back??
Freo. || @Studio Work @freodore · 3m ago
Replying to @TemperedJoy
My co-worker. He’s been helping me set up.
k’s left toe ❣️ @signersin · 2m ago
Replying to @freodore
@cellsfromu
Thank you for the order Mr. Freodore. As always, we appreciate your loyal patronage and recommendations.
I’m sending this email to confirm what was discussed over the call:
- Men’s straight dress pants (4)
- Men’s outer jackets in style A (2), B (1) and C (1)
- Accessories 5A (2), 5B (3), 5G (4), 5K (4), 5L (1)
- Styled leather gloves in styles 12B (1), 12C (1), 12H (1), 12J (1)
Attached are the written measurements provided to us. As this is short notice, please let me know when you will be available for an in person pickup, as we cannot guarantee expedited shipping.
Cheers,
Lua
Chat with: Zeal
Today
Thanks for the advice the other day. It worked like a charm.
Aw shucks. Well, glad to hear it!
I take it Kaelix took it well?
I think so. He at least seems to be less stiff.
Great! Now we just need to work on loosening you up next 😉
😂
Sure. I’ll try to keep that in mind.
I mean it! I’ll mix you something next time. Kaelix doesn’t drink and Seible drinks pretty lightly, so I’d appreciate more feedback for our menu.
Free range of the bar’s stock? Don’t mind if I do.
Woah
Freo…
What if Seible catches wind of your nefarious plans? He’ll just about faint!
Oh no, we can’t have that now can we?
Then how about this: are you free tonight?
Too eager. How can our reliable bartender be so pushy? Tsk tsk.
Oof tough crowd!
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Haha
Alright, I’ll see you soon. I like red wine, just so you know.
🥂
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REVIEW:
HORRIBLE experience here
Juneeibg
[1 stars]
12/13/20XX
I’m hesitate to post this but i want to warn others so they don’t make the same mistake I did in trusting this establishment. Not only is it completely rundown, it is also dangerous. They don’t check your bags or pay attention to who they let in, which really doesn’t feel safe considering how late it opens. There are many other live-houses you could visit around the ██ area that have a better reputation + trustworthiness
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Only 4 days left until our grand evening (≧∇≦)/ ! ! Let the lights and the music sweep your heart away into the night~
Do you want a sneak peek? Shhh, promise you won’t tell anyone! (。•̀ᴗ-)✧
11:30 AM · 10 December
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Mar @hauntedmelo · Dec 10 ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
It’s looking good right now!
LaL @sweettoothie · 3m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
this rlly isn’t it
x @f2sdfj · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
DO NOT TRUST! i had a friend who had a scary experience here. ran by total creeps
Ichika @luvpotions · 1m ago
Replying to @f2sdfj
There’s no way! The place isn’t even open yet??
1-800 @barricrade · 3m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
so anyway stream hope in the dark 💅
Xar @FAchantno · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
ugh that’s awful. we need to hold these kinds of places accountable for not protecting others :/
xoxo @consideritdone · 4m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
found it!
(11:50AM - December 13 XX)
Sound-check recording transcript 3
00:00:00 of 00:00:30
F: “... What are you doing here? I’m sorry, but we’re not open yet. Who..”
[Indistinct audio]
F: “Wait. Kaelix, there’s—”
[Recording stops]
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Are you okay? Do I need to step in?
T_T
Gin-chaaaan~~~ T_;
It’s soooooo bad
Most publicity is good publicity but geez
They really have to lie in order to get anything! Because they’re sooo scared of seeing us thrive.
Like talk about pathetic much??
Agh it just burns me.
It’s not just on the socials either, it’s also the email box. I wouldn’t be surprised if Furi-chan was getting stuff too ;;
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Yeah
We have a problem at the live-house
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On my way.
Notes:
One more chapter to go! I'll be linking all the sources for the code on last chapter because I definitely forgot to do that here haha.
Hope you enjoyed this one!
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Local live-house in the 2434 area! We hope to sweep you off your feet
⭐💘 True to the heart ⭐💘
bythebeat.co.jp
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
The opening is still one day away! Please review our policies so that everyone can have an enjoyable and safe experience~ (Link below!)
1:01 PM · 13 December
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xoxo
@consideritdone
im sorry id idnt mean it @freodore
12:10 PM · 13 December
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@consideritdone
pls forgive me i wont do it again @freodore
12:10 PM · 13 December
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@consideritdone
ive supported you all this time havent i?? @freodore
12:10 PM · 13 December
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xoxo
@consideritdone
i just wnated to continue to support youu @freodore
12:11 PM · 13 December
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@consideritdone
pls im sorry @freodore
12:11 PM · 13 December
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@consideritdone
this isnt who you are @freodore
12:12 PM · 13 December
xoxo
@consideritdone
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are you okay freo?
sorry
am i bothering you?
No, you're not.
because it feels like i’m really
bothering you
and you know how you get vibes someone is getting bothered
but you like cant stop from asking
which only adds to the spiral
and now the person is DOUBLE bothered
but ur in too deep??
Kaelix
sorry
It’s fine. I’m not mad. You aren’t bothering me by asking if I’m okay and checking in.
aaaa
ok
Are you alright?
yeah
it was just
a lot
I’m sorry for that. I didn’t think someone would try to get into the live house due to my presence.
That’s my fault.
no!
it’s not your fault freo
i mean, it’s not like you told weirdos to enter
it just
makes me think
Yes?
that maybe we need to be more careful??
not that you weren’t careful or anything
i think it was good that you called me over when you did
bc we really didn’t know who this person was?? and it was really unsettling that they just walked
in straight to the stage
if it were only me, i dont know how long it would take me to react
Thank you for stepping in. You made a rough situation a lot easier to handle.
oh
no problem!
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I THINK WE’RE CONNECTING. THIS IS CONNECTING RIGHT??
1:34 PM · 13 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
thank you whatever higher being exists out there…………………………………………… 😄😄😄
1:34 PM · 13 December
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kaaaaaaa 😇
@offkae
we can understand each other, i’m sure of it!
1:35 PM · 13 December
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@seiibeato
K-chan….. LOLLOLOLOL
1:36 PM · 13 December
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 10s ago
Replying to @seiibeato
DON’T LAUGH AT ME
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i’m just glad that things worked out in the end
and that they didn’t get to you
that the situation didn’t get to you either
I could say the same about you.
huh?
You could have been hurt. It was a dangerous and unexpected situation that was suddenly put on your shoulders.
ah yeah i guess so
but it worked out!
so!
no worries
Hm…
honestly, i don’t even want to think about what could have happened
i’m sure you could have handled it too
but i’m just thinking about what we’ll do for the opening
Are you anxious?
uh
maybe
why?
You’re overexplaining everything.
aaaaaaaaaaaaa
everybody says that once i start talking about something i just can’t stop and i try not to but it just comes right out because i become aware of it and start to feel nervous which makes me explain more
oh god im overexplaining again
but u get me right
right?
Haha
WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING
😭
You don’t need to appeal to me, I get what you mean. You're worried about us, that isn’t a bad quality.
It is your caring nature that you want to look after others, and are careful about stepping on others feelings.
🥲🥹
That being said, I have something to give you tomorrow. Try to wake up before it’s afternoon, or it’ll be gone.
what!!!
have a little faith in me!
i wont be late!
💪
☕
A neatly written note, bundled with a gift:
For your consideration.
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
☞ A look into By The Beat—the latest spot in the music scene
By The Beat opened its doors on the 14th of December over this weekend.
Despite an influx of negative attention on social media, the business appears to be running smoothly with tickets for opening night selling out the day of.
The space of the live-house, previously an out-of-commission building, is now refurbished with glossy countertops and dazzling lowlights. The staff at By The Beat are friendly and warm to all newcomers, and with security detail at the front step, it appears that great lengths have been taken to assure guest safety.
We’ve interviewed some attendees of last night’s event, who had this to say:
“I enjoy live performances anywhere, but you can really tell that the owners here love music. They cap the number of visitors to discourage congestion, which it makes it easier to vibe and have a good time. If you’re wanting a concert without a huge crowd and maybe some drinks, try By the Beat.”
“The eye candy is insane. Kami-sama, thank you for your blessing. Will be visiting again.”
“Went for my birthday. Bartender’s so sweet, he gave me a silly greeting and the whole bar joined in.”
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By The Beat
@BTBOfficial
Local live-house in the 2434 area! We hope to sweep you off your feet
⭐💘 True to the heart ⭐💘
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Did you all enjoy the opening? We sure did! Use the tag #HzBeatsStrong and we’ll retweet your images of our amazing night together. Hope to see you again!
12:00 PM · 15 December
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Ichika @luvpotions · 4m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
it was so fun!!! definitely will visit again
<333 @littlemouse11 · 3m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
iimmmmMM SSOO HUNGOVERRR 😭 mysterious bartender… wait for me </333
NA @mirrorforged · 3m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
I didn’t expect that setlist. Can we see more local artists soon?
Mar @hauntedmelo · 2m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
Definitely a new hangout spot for me. Well done!!
k’s left toe ❣️ @signersin · 1m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
IT WAS AMAZING!!!! THANK U THANK U THANK U 🙏
k’s right braincell ❣️ @cellsfromu · 1m ago
Replying to @BTBOfficial
i need to hear that voice a normal amount again ok
Freo. || @BTB
@freodore
Designer for @BTBOfficial. Personal commissions closed.
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The night went well, I hope to continue to improve from here. While everything may not have been perfect at the start, I know the details I seek are achievable.
I look forward to walking this path alongside you! ✨ Thank you for the support.
12:14 PM · 15 December
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Jin @jinant · 3m ago
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i barely made it before tickets sold out! OMG was i starting to sweat! the performances were so grand they could only be made by you 💓 of course i’ll go again!
Cas @TemperedJoy · 2m ago
Replying to @freodore
I’ll be sure to visit the next time I’m in the area. Looking forward to your future work!
💙 Seible 💙
@Seible
No.1 promoter for By The Beat! We're open! 🎉
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@Seible
What a perfect night 💙! Heres to many more to come!
12:14 PM · 15 December
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no.1 fan 💎 @UnSteible · 4m ago
Replying to @Seible
i lost my VOICE bc of last night 😭😭😭 TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Lucky @aesop.s.eibles · 3m ago
Replying to @Seible
seible-chan~~ when can we get some merch? i totally want to match jackets~~ ⭐
Bell @SeivedbytheBelle · 2m ago
Replying to @Seible
i couldn’t get in….. sobs…. T_T
BTB (Srs) (o゜▽゜)o☆
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I must say, some of the timestamps for a certain someone’s tweets are very… revealing.
1:35 PM · 15 December
(⊙_⊙;) @seiibeato · 1m ago
Replying to @bydesign
Now we just need to get Gin-chan on here LOL
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
Replying to @bydesign @seiibeato
PLEASE STOP LOOKING
(⊙_⊙;) @seiibeato · 1m ago
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Keep looking! Take pictures!!!!
❤️ @bydesign · 1m ago
Replying to @offkae @seiibeato
It’s cute.
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
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STOPTOSSTOPSTOPSTOPPPP
IM GOING TO EXPLODE
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@bydesign
There’s another account here? I was wondering what those girls were talking about between sets.
1:36 PM · 15 December
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
Replying to @bydesign
NO WAY ARE YOU KIDDING???? TAHTS STILL UP???
(⊙_⊙;) @seiibeato · 1m ago
Replying to @bydesign @offkae
Woah.. K-chan! I can’t believe you were keeping a secret from us!
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
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😭😭😭😭
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
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do nooooot go through that
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?
1:37 PM · 15 December
❤️ @bydesign · 1m ago
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How polite
kaaaaaaa 😇 @offkae · 1m ago
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AGH
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ur killing me
FRYING ME ALIVE ON PRIV
FREODORE!
U HATE MEEEEE
I THOUGHT WE HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL!!!
It’s just Seible on there right?
There’s nothing to worry about, I don’t have any reason to make an example of you.
oh my god you’ve been talking to zeal and seible for too long
FREO DON’T SUCCUMB
YOUR THE ONLY NORMAL ONE LEFT BESIDES ME
Are you sure you’re the innocent one here? All I’ve done is comment on the special access you’ve provided me.
❌
my kindness is being taken advantage of
i’m just a good sweet summer angel and you put me through the horrors
For what it’s worth, I wasn’t actually mad with you. I just didn’t want to have to clean up fingerprints after I had already done so when I first checked the equipment.
AAAAAAAAAAAA CEASE!!!
Haha
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I do have a question for you
answer!
You moved Twitter accounts?
oh yeah
that one wasn’t rlly mine tbh
it was the company who managed it
i got to see like nothing
Ah I see.
The contract must have been pretty restrictive as to limit your digital footprint.
like u wouldn’t believe
or
i guess u would but
you get what im saying
I do. That’s why I’m glad your out of that
wth…
thank u
i’m gonna cry
You really don’t need to do that.
Don’t cry???
too late
i’m just a little guy
i’m just a small little kaelix
sobsuu
🙄
heh
Notes:
Thank you for sticking around for this fic!! I hope you enjoyed it! Honestly in hindsight this should have been even longer ?? But whoa. It was so much to code! Thanks again to kaestudies for allowing me to use his art for the discord icons, and to the amazing coders on ao3 that have made their resources available for anyone to use.
Here is worldbuilding that I couldn’t find a way to include in the fic, but impacted the writing of it anyway:
- Seible and Zeal were acquainted a long time ago as children due to their family circumstances, but weren’t close until Seible left his family. They ran into each other by chance when Seible was setting up the live-house, and bonded over their shared circumstances~
- Zeal doesn’t really use social media… Kaelix had accounts, but mainly uses private ones! In the future, they would open socials to the public!
- Despite being called “opening night”, it wouldn’t be until a few months pass that BTB really becomes established in its community. So if we were to put this in the debut timeline, debut happens at least 4~ months after this fic (though they don't become livers in this world)
- Fic written after the reveal that all of BTB was using the original space of the live-house independently of each other, so now it’s canon divergent haha
- Mentioned before but mentioned again here, I’ve written BTB as their characters, not as livers/real life people!!Code Credits:
Twitter Profiles: Twitter Work Skin: Tweets & Profile (newest layout) by starskinTweets + texting:
Twitter Work Skin Template by etc e tal (pe_pe_peperoncinocandy)Discord:
2023 Discord Theme Workskin by TrojanTeapotLetters:
How to Mimic Letters, Fliers, and Stationery Without Using Images by La_TemperanzaArticles:
Decorations for Fic (HTML/CSS): Fan Art, Dividers, Embedded Songs, and More by JnsnYelp review:
[Work Skin] Yelp Reviews by kiwianaSticky notes:
Sticky Notes on AO3 Without Using Images by La_Temperanza