TheJadeRiver
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What if Valt never became a member of B.C Sol? What if instead, he got harshly rejected and casted away?
The world of beyblading was not all rainbows and sunshine, and sheer optimism would not be enough to overcome the hardships and challenges of battle. This evening, Valt was about to face all of these truths, whether he liked it or not.
In which the Valtryek blader fights to turn his dreams into reality and seek revenge on those who wronged him while trying to not lose himself in the process. Along the way, two old friends cross paths in the most unexpected places, finding strength, comfort, and hope in each other amidst the chaos of a cruel competition.
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Lost at 24 (lights are dim, but they're not gone) by TheJadeRiver
Fandoms: ベイブレードバースト | Beyblade Burst (Anime)
06 Feb 2026
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The WBBA has fallen under the claws of capitalism. Pressure mounts for everyone, especially Shu Kurenai. Despite it all, his fire refuses to burn out—not yet.
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In which we dive into Shu's mindset before the events of Burnout Leads Me Back To You.
Can be read as a stand alone.
(Heavily inspired by Maggie Lindemann's song: 24)
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- Part 1 of On Burnout & Legacy
- Part 4 of Song Fics
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Burnout Leads Me Back To You by TheJadeRiver
Fandoms: ベイブレードバースト | Beyblade Burst (Anime)
27 Jan 2026
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Legends don’t stay young forever. Shu Kurenai was once a prodigy, a blader everyone watched, but now he’s just a name from the past—a mentor, a relic of what once was.
Juggling bitterness, self-doubt, and burnout from the blading world, Shu quickly realizes the past isn’t so easy to escape—especially when it comes in the form of a few drinks and Valt Aoi.
Side Note: Reading this fic's prequel is strongly recommended!
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- Part 2 of On Burnout & Legacy
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Running had always been Shu’s instinct—into training, responsibilities, the endless noise of work.
It was easier to drown himself in tasks than to face what scared him.
It was how relationships kept falling to the backburner, even the ones he treasured most.
Some part of him knew he couldn’t keep living like this.But for now, all he knew how to do was run.
In which Valt extends a hand toward something more, and Shu wavers between the pull of closeness and the urge to run.
(Heavily inspired from Tate McRae's song: Means I Care)
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Years past his prime, Shu Kurenai faded from the public eye as new generations of bladers took the spotlight. He passed the torch of coaching on to his student Fubuki, still checking in on the club from time to time—but the fire he once felt watching young bladers burn with passion was gone.
What he needed was a break, an escape.
While other Legends moved on to steady careers, Shu was left with an unshakable hunger—to be seen, to be wanted, to be remembered. He finds that attention in the most unexpected way: behind a mask, on the stage of an exclusive high-end club, as the enigmatic performer known only as Crimson.The strip club has always been Shu and Delta’s escape—the one place where, as Crimson and Scarlet, they could still shine under the lights. But this time, unexpected presences enter their sanctuary. For better or for worse.
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Fics in which were inspired by songs! (Mainly ValtShu) Lyrics are referenced.
Personal favourite/recommendation: Means I Care- Words:
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Shu falls in love with Valt, a story told throughout different lifetimes.
(Cross-posted on Wattpad under @/ashiruru.)
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01 May 2024
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The standard. 💅 ✨️
-Interesting mythology and imagery.
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For Guidance, Please See the Corporate Interpersonal Relationship Policy by suspiciousflashlight
Fandoms: Naruto
13 Aug 2019
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What Sasuke Uchiha wants is an indeterminate EC-02 Step 2 position with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that offers a decent salary, health benefits, paid vacation, and a manager who won't break all his Excel spreadsheets. What he gets is Naruto Uzumaki, an improbably attractive and unbearably annoying co-op student who eats way too much instant ramen and doesn't understand that "casual Friday" doesn't mean varsity sweatpants.
Official CBC Canada Reads Selection 2019, made possible by the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ottawa Tourism Board.
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- Part 1 of NCR Workplace Misconduct
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Bookmarked by LIN (TheJadeRiver)
19 Feb 2026
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Gold. Pure Gold.
fic inspiring me to write a fic about my struggles learning French for that bilingual test akdjsakld it's C1 tho instead of B1/B2 akdsjalkd
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How to Succeed on Your Government-Mandated Language Test Without Really Trying by suspiciousflashlight
Fandoms: Naruto
07 Apr 2022
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Take the four-month PRO contract, Kakashi had said. It’ll be fun, Kakashi had said. Well—no, what had actually happened was that Kakashi had taken Sasuke out to a bar in downtown Gatineau, bought him two shots of tequila, and said, “Here’s the thing. PRO is hell and you’ll be more miserable than you’ve ever been in your life, but if you can tough it out then I can transfer you back to the NCR as a program officer no problem. I’m talking indeterminate position, salary bump, benefits, vacation, prospects for advancement, the whole package. Think on it, okay?”
And now here Sasuke was—back in the NCR, mildly scarred from four months working under Kabuto—only to find his apartment uninhabitable, his relationship moving faster than anticipated, his out-of-touch manager even more out-of-touch than he remembered, and the future of his brand new indeterminate-with-benefits-and-vacations position hinging on the achievement of a successful BBB on his language test. And his Excel sheets, left for four months in Naruto's incapable hands? Don't even get him started.
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Bookmarked by LIN (TheJadeRiver)
20 Feb 2026
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this gives me life
lowk aspire to be able to write like this someday. perhaps once i graduate and get to fully experience that full on gov experience lmfao
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It's Not Gay If It Happens In A Parallel Universe With A Mirror Version Of Your Internationally Wanted Best Friend by suspiciousflashlight
Fandoms: Naruto
28 Nov 2022
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The version of Sasuke that Naruto meets in the Limited Tsukuyomi isn't all that different from the Sasuke Naruto knows in real life. Well, aside from the terrible fashion. And all the flirting with girls. Not to mention the single-minded commitment to buying Naruto popsicles...
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Bookmarked by LIN (TheJadeRiver)
21 Feb 2026
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Uchiha Sasuke VS The United Shinobi Nations by suspiciousflashlight
Fandoms: Naruto (Anime & Manga)
10 Oct 2024
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When Sasuke ends up back in Konoha after the Fourth Shinobi War, he doesn't have a lot going for him: no permanent address, dubious career prospects, a small fortune in overdue fines at the public library, and—worst of all—some kind of complicated feelings situation going on with his best friend, whose bed he happens to be sleeping in.
But asking Naruto out turns out to be the easy part, even if it happens mostly by accident. No, the real problems arise after that, when Sasuke finds himself challenged to single combat (or strategy board game) by every single person Naruto has ever had a thing with. Even without much (any) firsthand romantic experience himself, Sasuke is pretty sure that isn't normal. But hey, in between dodging village council meetings and avoiding folding his laundry, at least it gives him something to do.
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Bookmarked by LIN (TheJadeRiver)
22 Feb 2026
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So well written i genuiely am blown away. this author's tone and humor is hilarious and sasuke's inner voice in so well done AAAAAAa
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