In an alternate timeline, Gaston spots Maurice's horse before Belle does and decides to save Maurice to earn Belle's affection. He is so excited to do this that he forgets to bring weapons and, unable to win a fight against the Beast, he takes Maurice's place as the castle's prisoner. The last thing he expected to do was fall for the surprisingly kind Beast. Not that he'd admit it.

Shouko's always too tired after work to spend time with Seri. She has a chance to right this wrong when Seri suggests they meet up at a November Illumination Festival, but a last-minute order from Shouko's boss gets in the way.

When Merli's feelings for a kind-hearted classmate of hers are unrequited, she discovers love in an unexpected person. Yohioloid x Merli. Cover art by ElectricShine on deviantart.