Okay since I finally have the time to comment properly and because you deserve it, here I am! I love the premise already, because I love space fiction, and jam-packed with action and adventure takes the cake. I love the many references here, they’re quirky and fun!
The plot is great, I can sense the peril and all the confused mess Nino had fallen into, all because of the cunning Aiba. The exploration of many relationships: from Nino and Jun’s unbreakable bond, Nino and Aiba’s deep-rooted friendships, and how Aiba is able to bring the whole gang together, being the center of the web. I love the action scenes, they were definitely exciting. Though, I equally love the succinct humor!
I love Nino’s characterization here: from the ambition of being rich, because honestly who wouldn’t, that out of all ways to aim that goal he chooses thievery, quite an ignoble job, yet underneath the underhanded and sly tricks he has, he’s still human and still has a heart. His obsession over platina was obviously one of the most quirky and fun qualities of him, and it’s hilarious that Jun continues to poke fun at him for it. He decides to profit off Aiba’s death too, and I think that’s hilarious.
I also love the dynamic between the two, almost coming from different sides of the spectrum yet they’ve come together and created an unshakeable bond. I love that Jun is such a good, good guy, yet he’s here falling for Nino. He still is able to exert influence over Nino, making him think about his actions more and not allowing him to always be so cunning, and I think that’s one of the most endearing things in their relationship, a good and healthy one! I’m glad to know that there are things (people) that Nino loves more than platina. But what really struck out to me is the very reason that Jun stays for Nino, despite the cautionary tale and every possible terrible consequence out there, because it’s not he and him, but them. The very fact that Jun has the choice to leave Nino behind, decides to face his problems along with him, even if he was in no way responsible. The sex scenes were hot as well, especially the one where Nino watches the platina from above, it’s a win-win.
Jun held up his hand. “Stop moping down here, it doesn’t suit you. Where’s the selfish asshole I’m in love with, huh?” “I’m not thinking with my dick,” Jun retorted, taking Nino’s hand and holding it against his chest, his heart. “I’m thinking with this.” Such great lines, even I’m swooning, lol.
The fic also reminds me that Aiba, despite common fic cliché of him being the airheaded idiot, that he could be the smartest among them! I love that he managed to create an intertwining of complete strangers lives, all to create a new bond in the end, and even give everyone a good end! I love his trademark A, all his wild adventures and his long-running friendship (and a long list of enemies), everything about him is just so convoluted yet he’s such an enjoyable character. I especially love how Nino realizes that his true friend had always been there, he just needed to accept that he was. I also love how Ohno and Sho are equally conniving, all double-crossing each other; a wonderful interplay of thieves!
Smaller details I also enjoyed! Kazama, poor guy who only loves his friend wholeheartedly. Queen Keiko and her long line of husbands, and First Husband as Daigo! How much Jun loves Paradox! The peculiar paintings of Aiba! Aiba not weirdly having a mask of Nino’s face!
Overall, it was such a fun ride and a great read, anon! I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and I’m so happy you tackled some of the prompts and details I like. I’m so grateful to have received such a wonderful fic. Thank you so, so much.
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The plot is great, I can sense the peril and all the confused mess Nino had fallen into, all because of the cunning Aiba. The exploration of many relationships: from Nino and Jun’s unbreakable bond, Nino and Aiba’s deep-rooted friendships, and how Aiba is able to bring the whole gang together, being the center of the web. I love the action scenes, they were definitely exciting. Though, I equally love the succinct humor!
I love Nino’s characterization here: from the ambition of being rich, because honestly who wouldn’t, that out of all ways to aim that goal he chooses thievery, quite an ignoble job, yet underneath the underhanded and sly tricks he has, he’s still human and still has a heart. His obsession over platina was obviously one of the most quirky and fun qualities of him, and it’s hilarious that Jun continues to poke fun at him for it. He decides to profit off Aiba’s death too, and I think that’s hilarious.
I also love the dynamic between the two, almost coming from different sides of the spectrum yet they’ve come together and created an unshakeable bond. I love that Jun is such a good, good guy, yet he’s here falling for Nino. He still is able to exert influence over Nino, making him think about his actions more and not allowing him to always be so cunning, and I think that’s one of the most endearing things in their relationship, a good and healthy one! I’m glad to know that there are things (people) that Nino loves more than platina. But what really struck out to me is the very reason that Jun stays for Nino, despite the cautionary tale and every possible terrible consequence out there, because it’s not he and him, but them. The very fact that Jun has the choice to leave Nino behind, decides to face his problems along with him, even if he was in no way responsible. The sex scenes were hot as well, especially the one where Nino watches the platina from above, it’s a win-win.
Jun held up his hand. “Stop moping down here, it doesn’t suit you. Where’s the selfish asshole I’m in love with, huh?”
“I’m not thinking with my dick,” Jun retorted, taking Nino’s hand and holding it against his chest, his heart. “I’m thinking with this.”
Such great lines, even I’m swooning, lol.
The fic also reminds me that Aiba, despite common fic cliché of him being the airheaded idiot, that he could be the smartest among them! I love that he managed to create an intertwining of complete strangers lives, all to create a new bond in the end, and even give everyone a good end! I love his trademark A, all his wild adventures and his long-running friendship (and a long list of enemies), everything about him is just so convoluted yet he’s such an enjoyable character. I especially love how Nino realizes that his true friend had always been there, he just needed to accept that he was. I also love how Ohno and Sho are equally conniving, all double-crossing each other; a wonderful interplay of thieves!
Smaller details I also enjoyed! Kazama, poor guy who only loves his friend wholeheartedly. Queen Keiko and her long line of husbands, and First Husband as Daigo! How much Jun loves Paradox! The peculiar paintings of Aiba! Aiba not weirdly having a mask of Nino’s face!
Overall, it was such a fun ride and a great read, anon! I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and I’m so happy you tackled some of the prompts and details I like. I’m so grateful to have received such a wonderful fic. Thank you so, so much.