Hello, Devin here! As you might have realized, this is basically a collection of one-shots, drabbles, and headcanons concerning or relating heavily to Italia Veneziano. As time goes by, I will continually keep on adding to this masterlist whenever I update with a new drabble or one-shot (I'm aiming for 50 future parts of this anthology series). You can use this masterlist as a way to guide you to the newest chapter or revisit the ones you like with little hassle.
You are free to suggest prompts, but I can't guarantee that I will honor that. Furthermore, there will be little shipping in the series, but I will be partial to friendships and bromances whenever the circumstances call for them.
Another note: I am not a historian or an Italian. If things are amiss or I have done something completely inaccurate or offensive, feel free to tell me in the reviews or PM me. Please don't be rude; I am here to learn from mistakes, not to be belittled for my ignorance. Thank you.
Anywhoozles, I bid thee all adieu and I hope you all enjoy!
EDIT November 2, 2019: Due to extenuating circumstances, I will not be updating for a while. I will return to regular posting on January 4, 2020.
EDIT April 12, 2020: After a small vote cast in Chapter 49 A fistful of Notecards An Eyeful of Tears, reviewers have unanimously agreed that the series will continue for another fifty chapters! Thank you to all those who reviewed and who silently read. This was a wild journey and I can't wait to embark on another year of Veneziano's stories and Hetalia shenanigans.
EDIT October 31, 2020: After six months (hiatus due to COVID), I'm proud to say that I will continue the one-shots. This time, I will be uploading daily because over the past few months, I've been sitting on all of these stories and have only recently decided to edit or overhaul them. That said, yes, this was precipitated by the expected release of the 2021 anime and manga that are about to come soon. I suppose you could consider this a gift to end 2020. Happy Halloween and enjoy!
1. Of Splendor and Riches
Date Written: January 2, 2019
Date Posted: March 17, 2019
Characters: The Roman Empire, Veneziano
Summary: A young blustering Roman Empire finds a dingy little boat on the water.
Notes: Takes place to when the Roman Empire was still flourishing, possible a few centuries before his decline. Since Venice is known to be the "City of Water", I decided to incorporate that into this fic. There may be a few historical inaccuracies, but nothing too glaring, I hope.
2. When the Old Ones Talk
Date Written: January 2, 2019
Date Posted: March 23, 2019
Characters: Germany, Italy, Japan
Summary: Germany is young, Italy and Japan are not.
Notes: Takes place during World War II.
3. Little Brother, Little Bother
Date Written: January 3, 2019
Date Posted: March 30, 2019
Characters: The Roman Empire, Romano, Veneziano
Summary: Romano gets slightly jealous of the foundling that Rome just happened to come across.
Notes: References "Of Splendor and Riches", but there is no need to actually read that one-shot if you don't wish to.
4. A Fatal Sort of Tipsiness
Date Written: January 3, 2019
Date Posted: April 6, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, England
Summary: Veneziano, as most Nations are wont to do, dies.
Notes: Headcanons on how Nations die, how they come to terms with dying, etc. References the infamous Medici family.
5. On the Shoulders of Giants
Date Written: January 5, 2019
Date Posted: April 13, 2019
Characters: China, The Roman Empire, Veneziano
Summary: Serica allows his trading partner from the West to visit. A small child sits upon the brute's shoulders.
Notes: China is referred to as Serica, one of the easternmost nations that was known to Greek and Roman cartographers. Serica often refers to just North China at the time. As most people know, you can reach Serica through the Silk Road. However, despite this aforementioned route, trade was usually conducted through a series of mediators (one of which was Parthia, the northern part of modern Iran). I have a headcanon that Rome and China had a sort of friendship, but they didn't always interact because they were busy with their own affairs. Also, this is probably not my best work, I had scant time proofreading and I'm not sure if I characterized China that well. Oh, well.
6. New World Discoveries
Date Written: January 7, 2019
Date Posted: April 23, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, America
Summary: Veneziano and America meet for the first time.
Notes: I did a little research. Apparently, America and Italy first had relations established in 1840 (but was apparently suspended because of the lynching of eleven Italians in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1891). At this time, both Nations are under a bit of public upheaval. At the time, Italy is undergoing the Risorgimento (the unification of all Italy, which was rife with struggles and war) while America was busy setting up the grounds of the 1860s Civil War period due to their acquisition of new territories in the west and south and the unresolved issues concerning slavery.
7. Enclosed Spaces
Date Written: January 17, 2019
Date Posted: April 27, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Seborga
Summary: Two brothers get into a fight and the third brother kicks the both of them into the basement. Even more fighting ensues.
Notes: I just wanted to experiment what would it be like to write a fight scene.
8. Two Euros and a Smile
Date Written: January 24, 2019
Date Posted: May 4, 2019
Characters: Germany, Veneziano
Summary: Germany loses his wallet.
Notes: N/A
9. Cultural Mismatch
Date Written: January 28, 2019
Date Posted: May 11, 2019
Characters: Japan, Germany, Veneziano
Summary: Japan meets Italy for the first time in the beginning of World War II.
Notes: Actually, the Italy brothers did meet Japan a little bit before WWII (I'm pretty sure there was a comic panel where it has Veneziano reminiscing on how...withdrawn Japan was). However, I decided to play around with Japan and his expectations. As you can see...the results are very ironic and funny. Just take this little fic with a grain salt.
10. Rest Notes and Acrylics
Date Written: January 28, 2019
Date Posted: May 18, 2019
Characters: Austria, Veneziano
Summary: With the rise of the internet, Austria likes keeping in touch with his friends via video calls. Sometimes, he paints.
Notes: I have a little headcanon that because Austria is so lazy at times, he took to technology like a fish in water. A few other Nations who also love technology are Japan, America, Canada, etc. Those who aren't as for technology: Prussia, England, France, etc. (These are just based off the characters themselves and not the state of the Nations themselves).
11. Reading Stones
Date Written: February 1, 2019
Date Posted: May 31, 2019
Characters: Austria, Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano gifts a neighbor with a strange sort of eyepiece.
Notes: Canonically, Austria has no need for glasses—he only uses them for his talent aspect of his character. Historically speaking, glasses were formed when someone created a nose bridge between two reading stones. These reading stones (hemispherical lenses) were placed atop of texts to magnify letters should they feel the need to read more clearly. In fact, reading stones were first discovered and used by the Romans. Glasses, on the other hand, made their first appearance in Pisa, Italy in the 13th Century.
12. Of Waste and Despair
Date Written: February 1, 2019
Date Posted: June 1, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Germany
Summary: Hidden in a crate of decayed produce, Italy ruminates on life.
Notes: Just my own little spin on that first short that kickstarted the series.
13. Hidden in the Shadows
Date Written: February 2, 2019
Date Posted: June 8, 2019
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Italy is busy preparing for a World Meeting at his house when security reports something strange.
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14. The Anomaly
Date Written: February 3, 2019
Date Posted: June 8, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: A little discussion on how Italy as a whole is different from other Nations.
Notes: Contains references to the Risorgimento and Italian Wars. Artistic license was employed; I am not that well versed in Italian History.
15. The Strange Man Upstairs
Date Written: February 5, 2019
Date Posted: June 15, 2019
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: There's a strange man upstairs who has fresh paint on his clothes and smells of freshly cooked pasta.
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16. Beneath the Surface
Date Written: February 3, 2019
Date Posted: June 22, 2019
Characters: America, Romano, Veneziano
Summary: Romano's thoughts on America's new hobby.
Notes: It's canon that Veneziano is really skilled at fencing.
17. From the Ground Up
Date Written: February 6, 2019
Date Posted: June 29, 2019
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Francesco, a newly widowed man, contemplated the future of his people as they settle the marshy lagoons east of the mainland. Along the way, he meets a small child who isn't as innocent as he appears.
Notes: Basically, Venice was formed when barbarians began flooding into the mainland after the Romano Empire fell, which forced many Italians to disperse across the waters. Soon, those who settled into the marshy lagoons began to make permanent homes in the lagoons, but there was still the problem of flooding and trying to create permanent homes. So, they drove wooden stakes in the ground and began to build from there. These wooden stakes would be the reason why Venice still stands today—albeit, it is slowly sinking. When exposed to the salty water of the Adriatic, the wood hardened and rivaled the strength of that of concrete. However, if the wooden stakes were to be uncovered by the water, bacteria would begin to eat away and cause mold. Venice officially came to life on March 25, 421 A.D.
18. Sister Republic
Date Written: February 6, 2019
Date Posted: July 6, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Genoa
Summary: Before you say anything, I know that Genoa is a canon character and he's portrayed as a curly headed boy with a crown on his head. (Why? I don't know). Secondly, the confrontation between Genoa and Veneziano is a reference to the first of the Venetian-Genoese Wars (War of Saint Sabas from 1256-1270). To cut a small story short, Venice and Genoa were getting on each other's nerves by disputing over trade routes, land, etc. While Genoa tried to evade attacking, Venice employed naval forces, which caused a decisive winner in Venice's part. Furthermore, I mentioned Pisa a few times because n the War of Saint Sabas, Pisa sided with Venice. (Hence the reason why Veneziano has a Pisan dagger on his person...I don't think Pisa was ever known for its daggers or weaponry, but I have creative license, so there!). For further information, just look up the Venetian-Genoese Wars anywhere on the net and you'll see.
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19. Let the Young Ones Play
Date Written: February 8, 2019
Date Posted: July 13, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, England, Canada, America
Summary: Two old Nations go senile while their juniors have the time of their lives.
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20. The Floating City
Date Written: February 8, 2019
Date Posted: July 20, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano goes through a midlife crisis. Romano isn't taking any of that shit.
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21. Collapsed Creases
Date Written: February 9, 2019
Date Posted: July 27, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Japan
Summary: Italy tries to understand his fellow Axis member, Japan better. This entails a mission of observation and pleasant conversation.
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22. Odd Dreams
Date Written: February 10, 2019
Date Posted: August 3, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Estonia
Summary: Estonia is a little confused, but otherwise willing to hang out with Italy...until that one specific conversation.
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23. Countertop Counterargument
Date Written: February 10, 2019
Date Posted: August 10, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Romano gets stuck doing the dishes. Veneziano gets stuck eating his favorite dessert of all time.
Notes: Canonically, Veneziano loves gelato, but he gets an ache in his stomach for eating too much.
24. Times Gone By
Date Written: February 13, 2019
Date Posted: August 17, 2019
Characters: Hungary, Veneziano
Summary: Hungary comforts a young Veneziano when he comes to her in a terrible state.
Notes: This is after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.
25. Prince Among Men
Date Written: February 13, 2019
Date Posted: August 24, 2019
Characters: Romano, Genoa, Veneziano
Summary: Genoa wants a piece of that Venetian trading empire.
Notes: This chapter (like Ch 18) is all about the Venetian-Genoese Wars. In the end, after four wars with Genoa, the Venetian Empire happened to win due to a technicality. Hence, the reason why Genoa is so salty. Also, I kind of cheated. Veneziano has a major role in this chapter, but he doesn't really appear...but I'm halfway through my goal of fifty chapters, so who cares! Ha!
26. Strange Men at Night
Date Written: February 15, 2019
Date Posted: August 31, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: A young woman stumbles upon a man on the verge of death. Everything goes awry from there.
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27. Innocence Lost
Date Written: February 15, 2019
Date Posted: September 7, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Wy
Summary: Veneziano has to review a painting that he doesn't particularly like.
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28. Sketch Onto Canvas
Date Written: February 26, 2019
Date Posted: September 14, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano finds himself a little free time after hours of working.
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29. The Creativity Within
Date Written: February 26, 2019
Date Posted: September 21, 2019
Characters: Veneziano, England, Romano, Seborga
Summary: England is stuck on what sort of present he should give to Sealand. Veneziano tries his utmost to help.
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30. The Structural Integrity of a Disaster
Date Written: February 27, 2019
Date Posted: September 28, 2019
Characters: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Switzerland protects his property against Italian architecture.
Notes: The Guard that is mentioned is the Swiss Guard that help protect the Pope. I also included a reference to that particular episode where Italy has fun on the beach of that one mysterious island.
31. In His Eyes
Date Written: February 28, 2019
Date Posted: October 5, 2019
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano contemplates human relationships and children.
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32. The Drive
Date Written: March 1, 2019
Date Posted: October 26 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: On a drive to Austria's house, an argument arises.
Notes: Part One of a three part series.
33. The Talk
Date Written: March 3, 2019
Date Posted: October 26 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Romano and Germany have a small talk.
Notes: Part Two of a three part series.
34. The Morning After
Date Written: March 8, 2019
Date Posted: October 26 2019
Characters: Veneziano, Austria
Summary: The aftermath after hours of drinking.
Notes: Part Three of a three part series.
35. Unmasking
Date Written: October 29, 2019
Date Posted: November 2 2019
Characters: Veneziano, America
Summary: America tries out a little something on Veneziano. It does not go well. For America.
Notes: The Carnival of Venice is world renowned for their elaborate masks and costumes.
36. Keep Your Mouth Shut
Date Written: March 21, 2019
Date Posted: January 4, 2019
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young secretary finds herself in a dangerous situation with only the Italian representative for help
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36. Keep Your Mouth Shut
Date Written: March 21, 2019
Date Posted: January 4, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young secretary finds herself in a dangerous situation with only the Italian representative for help.
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37. The Other Brother
Date Written: March 24, 2019
Date Posted: January 11, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano and Romano have a conversation about Grandpa Rome and other relations.
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38. Bass-ic Courtesy
Date Written: March 24, 2019
Date Posted: January 18, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Romano violates one of the basic rules of borrowing.
Notes: Will remain unfinished, but please enjoy what I have so far.
39. Beauty in all Things
Date Written: March 24, 2019
Date Posted: January 25, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Liechtenstein
Summary: Liechtenstein just recently cut her hair to show her appreciation for her brother. Unfortunately, she still feels a little self conscious about it.
Notes: Takes place during those scenes in the anime where it's all about Liechtenstein's relationship with her brother.
40. Self Preservation And Games
Date Written: March 26, 2019
Date Posted: February 1, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Sealand
Summary: The Nations are at a meeting. They bring out some board games and the like. Sealand tries to sneak in. Mission Failure. Call in the Italian.
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41. Confessional
Date Written: March 26, 2019
Date Posted: February 8, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Vaticano
Summary: Veneziano's anger is like that of a mountain of rocks. Too many rocks and the mountain would come crumbling down. Today, Veneziano's anger overcomes him.
Notes: It has been noted in recent years that the younger generation of Italians, usually those in the north usually are not as religious as their elders. Furthermore, it appears that as time passes by, less people are defining themselves as Catholic or Christian, instead they are conforming more to a secularized world. What is most surprising, considering that Italy is home to the Vatican, is that church attendance has been rapidly declining in the past decade.
42. Averting a Crisis
Date Written: March 27, 2019
Date Posted: February 15, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Germany
Summary: Veneziano receives a disturbing phone call bearing bad news.
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43. The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
Date Written: March 29, 2019
Date Posted: February 22, 2020
Characters: America, Canada, Japan, Romano
Summary: America and the gang are a bookstore. Tensions simmer gently under the surface when Romano and Japan get into an argument over Veneziano's preference concerning pens.
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44. House of Cards
Date Written: March 29, 2019
Date Posted: February 29, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Monaco
Summary: Veneziano tries to make a house out of cards. Monaco wants to play a game.
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45. Delicate Delicacies
Date Written: March 30, 2019
Date Posted: March 7, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Belarus
Summary: Belarus plays medic while at a party.
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46. Matchstick Matchmaker
Date Written: March 30, 2019
Date Posted: March 14, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Seborga
Summary: As per usual, the Italian brothers bicker. The only difference is that Seborga knows more than both his siblings combined.
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47. Chocolate Enterprise
Date Written: March 31, 2019
Date Posted: March 21, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, France, Belgium, America
Summary: Italian cuisine was one of the best in the world! How come no one else could see that?
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48. Just for the Day
Date Written: April 1, 2019
Date Posted: March 28, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Spain
Summary: Romano and Veneziano trade places for the day. While Romano gets to work closely with the government, Veneziano stays at home and tends to the garden.
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49. A Fistful of Notecards, An Eyeful of Tears
Date Written: April 3, 2019
Date Posted: April 5, 2020
Characters: Ukraine, Veneziano
Summary: As more and more things go wrong in the middle of her presentation, Ukraine focuses on a certain European Nation to be her main source of comfort.
Notes: Woooot! I made it to 50 chapters! I made my goal! For those of you still reading, would you like another 50 to make this a collection of 100 one-shots, or do you want me to end it now? Please let me know before I post again next week. If I receive no word, I'll just post my FINAL chapter that will tie up this series and send my muse, Veneziano, away for a well deserved vacation. Regardless, this was a wild ride and I had so much interacting with you guys and with our favorite Romance Nation. To next week! :D
50. Correlation Does Not Imply Causation
Date Written: April 5, 2019
Date Posted: April 12, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano confronts Romano about his relations concerning another Nation.
Notes: After all the votes, I have come to the conclusion that I will extend this series for another fifty chapters. It was a unanimous vote and I would like to thank all of you for responding! Without you, this series would not have come this far. Here's to another year of Veneziano and Hetalia! :D
51. Misplaced Misunderstanding
Date Written: April 6, 2019
Date Posted: April 19, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Prussia
Summary: Prussia manages to find himself possessing confidential information.
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52. North American Hubris
Date Written: April 10, 2019
Date Posted: April 27, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, America, Canada
Summary: The Italy brothers reluctantly visit the American twins.
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53. Playing Hooky
Date Written: April 24, 2019
Date Posted: May 2, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano gets bored during a meeting.
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54. Begging, Bartering, and Betting
Date Written: April 28, 2019
Date Posted: October 31, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Monaco
Summary: Due to Seborga's plight in romance concerning one French Nation, Veneziano has no choice but to play by her rules.
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55. Warm and Cold
Date Written: April 29, 2019
Date Posted: November 1, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano talks about colors as a haze of sadness settles over his eyes.
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56. Casual Comments
Date Written: April 30, 2019
Date Posted: November 2, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Vaticano
Summary: Veneziano and the Vatican have another conversation.
Notes: Please read Confessional (#41) for my notes concerning the relationship Veneziano has with the Vatican.
57. A Rose by Any Other Name
Date Written: May 1, 2019
Date Posted: November 6, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Prussia
Summary: The things about inheritances and the matter of representation are tricky things. It's a good thing that Prussia is there to mitigate Veneziano's confusion.
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58. Spills and Dust and Scribbles
Date Written: May 10, 2019
Date Posted: November 6, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano's secretary has trouble waking up his boss.
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59. Chrysalism
Date Written: May 21, 2019
Date Posted: November 6, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Two brothers spend some time getting a haircut together while it rains outside.
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60. Shadow of Self
Date Written: June 4, 2019
Date Posted: November 7, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano sees a familiar face when Romano plays around with modeling clay.
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61. Sogni d'Oro
Date Written: June 5, 2019
Date Posted: November 8, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Romano suspects the worst when he sees a very young woman on Veneziano's couch.
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62. Height Slight
Date Written: June 24, 2019
Date Posted: November 9, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Seborga, Romano
Summary: A fun little story based on the canon heights of the Italy brothers.
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63. Una Rosa Con Qualsiasi Altro Nome
Date Written: June 28, 2019
Date Posted: November 10, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Human names… they aren't exactly as necessary as you think. And then, when you least expect it, they suddenly are.
Notes: A little explanation of why I rarely use human names for the characters of Hetalia. Note: this is purely just headcanon and meant for a laugh.
64. Discomfiting Silence
Date Written: June 30, 2019
Date Posted: November 11, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Some people use healthy coping mechanisms in the aftermath of a stressful event. Some don't.
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65. Memory of a Dream
Date Written: July 3, 2019
Date Posted: November 12, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano looks back into the past while wining and dining a German tourist.
Notes: The Risorgimento (1848-1870) period in Italian history was an ideological and literary movement that eventually ended the disunity of the Italian states to become one whole nation.
66. The Scientific Method
Date Written: July 4, 2019
Date Posted: November 13, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: An underground doctor performs an experiment on her newest test subject under the directives of a shady organization.
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67. A Family Matter
Date Written: July 5, 2019
Date Posted: November 14, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Egypt
Summary: Veneziano and Egypt talk about the past amidst an almost empty meeting hall.
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68. Needs, Wants, and Heroism
Date Written: July 6, 2019
Date Posted: November 15, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Seychelles
Summary: Guilt consumes Seychelles as she confronts a fellow Nation who had unwittingly saved one of her children from harm.
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69. Blood of the Covenant
Date Written: July 6, 2019
Date Posted: November 16, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Are the Italy brothers really related? Should they even care? (Or, Veneziano wants to have a philosophical discussion when all Romano wants to do is go back to sleep).
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70. Tickling the Ivory
Date Written: July 8, 2019
Date Posted: November 17, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young woman is encouraged by a mysterious young man to play a piano.
Notes: Just to be clear, I didn't watch Your Lie in April at the time this was written. (I'm actually watching it right now!) I was actually inspired by an old commercial called "Encouragement—Concert TV Spot | Pass it On". You can find it on YouTube if you're interested.
71. Cool Bosses
Date Written: July 9, 2019
Date Posted: November 18, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano, Germany, Prussia
Summary: Both Veneziano and Romano visit the German brothers in order to celebrate one of the Prussian boss' anniversaries.
Notes: Old Fritz, also known as Frederick the Great, died on August 17, 1786. I headcanon that this mini fic occurs on August 17, 2036, which marks the 250th anniversary of his death. Before he was buried, Old Fritz requested that he be buried with all of his Italian greyhounds, a dog breed that he has loved throughout his life.
72. Commonly Uncommon
Date Written: July 10, 2019
Date Posted: November 19, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young person has a brief, but strange encounter with an Italian stranger. They ponder languages, government conspiracies, and what have you.
Notes: I have a headcanon that the Nations have this secret language that sounds a lot like a person's native tongue, but not. A regular person can only grasp a hint of the meaning before it abruptly changes and suddenly, it feels like they never understood it at all.
73. The Sometimes Thing
Date Written: July 10, 2019
Date Posted: November 20, 2020
Characters: China, Veneziano, Romano
Summary: China is not going senile, thank you very much. It's just that sometimes, he feels or sees things that are no longer there.
Notes: I have a headcanon that Veneziano and Romano both take after Rome in their own different ways. While Romano takes over more in stature and looks, Veneziano inherited the eyes and social charm.
74. At His Limits
Date Written: July 10, 2019
Date Posted: November 21, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: After a terrible meeting, Veneziano gets caught in the rain and stumbles upon a kind barista.
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75. Handwritten By God
Date Written: July 12, 2019
Date Posted: November 22, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Seborga, Wy, Kugelmugel
Summary: Veneziano practices his calligraphy. Wy has complaints.
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76. Solare
Date Written: July 13, 2019
Date Posted: November 23, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: One of Veneziano's favorite things to wake up to in the morning is the presence of sunlight.
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77. Unmovable Blocks
Date Written: July 13, 2019
Date Posted: November 24, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Canada
Summary: Uncharacteristically, Veneziano is feeling a little irritated and down. He takes it out on Canada (unfortunately).
Notes: Not particularly proud of this one, but I had writer's block, ironically.
78. Adjustment Period
Date Written: July 14, 2019
Date Posted: November 25, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano deals with the guilt and the aftermath of the Risorgimento period.
Notes: Based off the manga panels where Giuseppe Garibaldi forcefully unites Veneziano and Romano to form one Italy.
79. Effortless Tasks
Date Written: July 14, 2019
Date Posted: November 26, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young artist tries to capture Veneziano's likeness in his sketches.
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80. Bride of the Adriatic
Date Written: July 15, 2019
Date Posted: November 27, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Seychelles, France, Romano
Summary: Veneziano gets married to the sea.
Notes: There's a tradition in Venice where the doge throws a ring into the Adriatic Sea to symbolize a marriage between the city of Venice and its main source of income. To my knowledge, I think people still celebrate this tradition.
81. Nothing Personal
Date Written: July 15, 2019
Date Posted: November 28, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Austria
Summary: Austria and Veneziano finally say goodbye as they experience one last sword fight with each other.
Notes: The Kingdom of Lombardy-Veneto was created in 1815 in recognition of the Austrian House of Habsburg-Lorraine's right to Lombardy and the former Republic of Venice after the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy had collapsed. It finally dissolved when it became incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy in 1866.
82. Training Idiots
Date Written: July 15, 2019
Date Posted: November 29, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Germany
Summary: During a training session in the midst of World War II, Italy doesn't want to train anymore and so, proposes a wager for Germany.
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83. The Slothful One
Date Written: July 15, 2019
Date Posted: November 30, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Iceland
Summary: Iceland criticizes North Italy's notes.
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84. No Man Left Behind
Date Written: July 16, 2019
Date Posted: December 1 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Ukraine
Summary: An attack at an international function has Ukraine scared and injured. Amidst the ruins of the building, she waits for reinforcements.
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85. Ink Stained Fingertips
Date Written: July 16, 2019
Date Posted: December 2, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Wy
Summary: Veneziano might not have been the best art teacher ever, but he will definitely try to coax an unruly student to try new things.
Notes: Pseudo sequel to Handwritten by God (#75).
86. Stitches
Date Written: July 17, 2019
Date Posted: December 3, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Russia
Summary: Veneziano repairs a rip in Russia's scarf.
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87. Sleight of Hand
Date Written: July 17, 2019
Date Posted: December 4, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Germany
Summary: Germany doesn't believe in magic. Veneziano, unfortunately, begs otherwise.
Notes: It's short, but it has charm.
88. The Only Exception
Date Written: July 17, 2019
Date Posted: December 5, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano loves women. However, like with most rules, there is an exception.
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89. The Nature of Things
Date Written: July 18, 2019
Date Posted: December 6, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano's secretary asks a question. Veneziano answers, but there's also a sense of loss that accompanies it…
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90. Eye for Detail
Date Written: July 18, 2019
Date Posted: December 7, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: An amateur photographer likes looking out the window and taking pictures of a young man walking outside their window.
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91. The Other Reflection
Date Written: November 9, 2020
Date Posted: December 8, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Sometimes, Veneziano doesn't like looking in his mirror.
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92. A Quiet Smile
Date Written: November 9, 2020
Date Posted: December 9, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Germany, Japan
Summary: Italy may not have been a master of poetry, but it seemed like Germany was.
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93. Hippocratic Hypocrite
Date Written: November 10, 2020
Date Posted: December 10, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: There was only so much Italy could do while under confinement. Analyzing his doctor's motivations was probably not the best.
Notes: A sequel to The Scientific Method (#66).
94. Tiny Troubles
Date Written: November 10, 2020
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: A young mother invites her neighbor, a young artist, to her apartment for some breakfast.
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95. Familial Technicality
Date Written: November 11, 2020
Date Posted: December 12, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: The first meeting with his brother as the newly formed Kingdom of Italy doesn't go as planned.
Notes: Formation of the Kingdom of Italy, mentions of Garibaldi, takes place after the Risorgimento and when the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia joined.
96. Scholarly Pursuits
Date Written: November 11, 2020
Date Posted: December 13, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Veneziano becomes an art teacher.
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97. Toddling to Victory
Date Written: November 12, 2020
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, Romano
Summary: Romano has a hunch that his century old wager with Veneziano has been foiled for the day. His fears aren't unfounded.
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98. Old Fairytales
Date Written: November 12, 2020
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: Veneziano has a mysterious encounter with an old bookstore owner after thumbing through an old book of fairytales.
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99. Authorial Intent
Date Written: December 16, 2020
Date Posted: December 24, 2020
Characters: Veneziano
Summary: On a separate plane of existence—a dream, perhaps?—Veneziano has an, but heartwarming conversation with a familiar stranger.
Notes: Hey, remember those weird author's notes at the end of the chapter (or beginning…. Or middle) that people used to write in the early 2000's? You know, the ones where the author has a conversation with the characters? Yeah, this is basically what it is, but it's more like a goodbye letter from my heart to the Hetalia fandom.
100. Of What Was and Will Be
Date Written: December 20, 2020
Date Posted: December 25, 2020
Characters: Veneziano, The Roman Empire
Summary: Like the tide, he will rise and fall.
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