#(Leave Taichi fans alone)

[koushirouizumi]

Digimon Adventure / 02 / tri. / Kizuna / Adventure: [2020] A.M.V {Anime Music Video} (Un-finished PRE-VIEW) ~ O V E R T I M E + Koushiro{u} Izumi & Taichi Yagami {KouTai} / Taishiro{u} (as Semi canon Compliant) {Minimal spoilers for Tri through Kokuhaku, Kizuna up to partway through Final Battle, DigiAdv 2020 36 - Koushiro specific Moments}

Notes: This is what I was working on all up until November! I wanted to finish it in time for a fan event, but, it didn't quite happen in time that way. (Maybe I can finish it later this year?!) For now, please enjoy the preview! I was also working on this together with a mutual - the track choice was mainly their idea, but I was trying to help find scenes that'd fit, and I managed to make quite a few moments work; You'll notice it's slightly different from my usual styles, but I'm also trying to relate specific moments and framing rather clearly here!!

(I'll admit theres a couple lines I thought were harder to work with; I'll figure those out later, but the track was overall fun for them regardless and I really enjoyed trying to make this!!) {As usual, a bit of manipulating scenes does happen, but its not ultra-heavy edits; all of these scenes come direct from canon formats for the most part, with some simple scenic manipulating otherwise!}

Digimon Adventure Franchise (C) Toei Animation Track (C) The Strike THIS IS A FAN MADE WORK; NO $$$ IS BEING MADE OFF THIS WORK.

{DO NOT R E P O S T} {DO NOT RE P R O D U C E My Editing UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER} (Trust Me, I WILL Know)

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[mikuni14]

I Hear The Sunspot - Ep 5

I just want to say how special this series is to me. Normally the way this relationship is handled would probably make me drop this series (because I totally read them more like friends, than lovers yet, please don't be mad at me). But here comes something, I don't know how to call it, a simple sincerity? Which is something that happens not that often tbh and which proves how much properly done, honest emotion are needed in BL series not only in general, but which could aslo fill in all the gaps creating a complete whole that in the end makes me unable to tear myself away from the screen 😉

This series touches the heart and mind of the viewer. I really like the fact that the series shows Kohei and his hearing problems from a medical perspective, all this sitting and waiting in hospital waiting rooms, doctors and nurses who take care of him, making appointments, even something like replacing his hearing aid. They show him as a patient and as someone whose life largely revolves around his health problem, who must always take it into account when making every, often the most mundane decisions, as well as the stress and fear associated with the deterioration of his condition. This is not as common as it may seem, because very often illness or disability are treated only as a plot device, something that in romances usually only serves as something to connect lovers in some romantic setting, such as cute caregiving (like in the books that Miho reads), and not something that actively affects the everyday life of the characters. This really appealed to my mind, this respect for Kohei and the viewer's intelligence 🙂 (besides, it would be hypocrisy, calling out Miho for infantilizing and romanticizing Kohei and treating him the same by the plot)

I absolutely love our MLs, their interactions with each other, with their famiy - mom and grandpa, with their friends. How they receive verbal and non-verbal support. Their wide range of emotions, experiences, struggles, reflections, sacrifices. Giving in to emotions on the spur of the moment, but also thinking about them for a long time. Their kindness. And that's what really appealed to my heart 🥺

That's why, despite the fact that I missed a more clear transition from friendship to love with Kohei, I can't bring myself to criticize, because the series makes up for it in other areas.

Kohei is so wonderful, but Taichi steals the show, the actor who plays him is amazing, his appearance, behavior, body language, very pleasant voice. Taichi in his performance, demanding an explanation, crying on those stairs and then appearing as if nothing had happened on the roof to continue his relationship with Kohei and just.. stating the facts matter-of-factly, while Kohei is internally conducting an emotional Olympics… that's Taichi my best boy 🤩

Yep, a special series with a specialest boy who doesn't know his feelings yet, maybe doesn't know how to react to Kohei's kiss and confession, but KNOWS that not reacting at all, that moving away from Kohei even without bad intentions and respecting his wishes, will actually hurt Kohei. And that alone is enough for him to appear by his side, the rest will be figured out along the way. It's his kindness, sincerity and being uncompromising that doesn't allow him to leave Kohei to his despair and dark thoughts.

Kohei's mom remains one of the best in BL series, grandpa is still cool too, because he always gives Taichi space, his friends also show interest, ask questions, and they are completely cool and supportive of Taichi, just like his boss (who with that mustache looks like he's from some anime, I just don't know which one).

It's really nice that Taichi knows about the "Kohei's special burger made with love" (oh, Taichi's face in this scene 🥺), I'm glad it's not a secret anymore. Now I also ask for the "secret" of meeting with Miho to come to light.

Sooo, tbh, I'm a whore for big fan of things like "I can only hear you", or "only your touch can help me", you know the "only you and no one else" trope in love stories. That's why when Kohei said he can only hear Taichi, I was like: oooooh yeah, they're going straight for my throat. Gosh I LOVE IT. This is made just for me lol

🥺

[love-for-yamato-and-sora]

come from psp digimon adventure, translate by me.

This is from the psp version of Digimon adventure Aftermath, which is a plot that tv version does not have. Because my friend didn't finish the screenshot, I had to borrow the Chinese version. Everyone should understand after reading this that this part actually involves the emotional part. After playing it, many people, including Japanese fans, are asking whether this timeline means Yamato started to like Sora and began to chase Sora.

This game also has Yamato and Sora’s version of the pyramid plot, I will update it next time.

This game was also produced by Kakudousan.

Taichi Yagami : Yo, Yamato!

Yamato Ishida: Oh, Taichi…!

Taichi Yagami : You are always alone. What are you going to do today?

Yamato Ishida: Ah, a rock band from abroad came and had a live show.

Taichi Yagami : Do you want to go live?

Yamato Ishida: Ah, I have been their fan before. Also, I kind of want to start learning bass.

Taichi Yagami : Really or not? Do you want to form a band?

Yamato Ishida : No, that hasn't…

Taichi Yagami : That’s right. Someone is not good at group activities.

Yamato Ishida: Taichi…are you provoking me?

Taichi Yagami: Speaking of which, the duel between the two of us in the digital world has not yet concluded!

Yamato Ishida: In a duel, what will determine the outcome?

Taichi Yagami: Football? Cooking? Karaoke?

Yamato Ishida: There are probably others, much more important…

Taichi Yagami :?

Yamato Ishida: You haven’t realized it yet… forget it, I didn’t say anything.

Taichi Yagami : Where is a person talking to himself?

Yamato Ishida : Shut up, shut up…I'm leaving first, bye.

Taichi Yagami : Oh! You want to go live!

(Yamato runs away)

Taichi Yagami : What exactly does Yamato mean? ……totally no idea.

[ciaossu-imagines]

I used the below prompt for the Autumn Troupe from A3! I hope that any fans of the series enjoy these handful of headcanons!

The character is introduced to someone important. The person is dismissive towards them, cutting them off and treating them patronizingly. Do they leave the conversation, call the person out, or let it slide?

Okay, but plain out, Banri would not put up with that shit. To be completely honest, for most of his life, he’ll have been that dismissive, arrogant person towards others and turn-about is not fair play in this boy’s books. Banri doesn’t really care how important the person is, he’s going to call them out on their behaviour the first time it happens and he might pick a fight if the person keeps dismissing him or being condescending towards him.

Juza is really going to struggle in this situation. He’s trying so hard to keep his cool, to be polite, and not to default to the delinquent behaviour that everyone expects of him. This is especially noticeable after he joins the Troupe because he really doesn’t want any bad behaviour he falls into to reflect badly on the company and the other actors. It’s really hard for him not to confront the person and lose his temper though. His nails are digging into his palms from how hard he’s clenching his fists and if he’s alone with this person, there is a chance he might explode and tell them off for how they’re treating him. However, if there’s someone else with him, especially one of the other Troupe members, he’s going to be more able to deal with the situation by letting the other person kind of take the lead and will just follow their behaviour.

Because of his self-esteem issues, Taichi is going to have trouble in this situation. He’ll honestly just assume that the person is treating him so poorly because that’s how he deserves to be treated, that he did something to warrant all that rude behaviour. He’s going to try his hardest to stay upbeat, friendly, and to be kind to the person, despite their bad behaviour towards him. However, if he’s with someone else, especially one of the other Troupe members, and the person’s behaviour extends to the Troupe member in question, Taichi will have a slightly easier time speaking up and calling the person on their bad behaviour towards his friend. However, if it’s just him being treated poorly, he’s way too cool about accepting that rudeness, allowing it to fuel his anxiety around his own self-worth.

At one point in his life, Omi would have responded by just picking a fight with the rude person and beating them to a pulp for their dismissive, rude behaviour towards him. However, as he’s aged and matured, he’s calmed down a lot and he’s learned that such behaviour isn’t really all that important an issue to get worked up over. He really doesn’t let himself get worked up over it; he simply tries to get out of the situation and the conversation as quickly as possible and he’ll try to avoid interacting with the rude person in the future.

Sakyo is having none of that shit. Like Banri, he’ll cut off that behaviour early but he’s going to do so in a way that is almost caustically polite. If there was a way to kill someone with politeness while remaining casually disdainful, that person would be dead because that’s exactly what Sakyo is doing. With his face, manners, and way of speaking, he cuts the other person down to size without ever really leaving the other person with a foot to stand on when it comes to accusing Sakyo of being rude or improper.

[hijitae]

Last question and I’ll leave you alone for a bit(I don’t want to come off as a nuisance) so what are your favorite headcannons for this paring

My apologies once again for the long delay. Thank you for the question -- you are helping to keep the fandom active!

Some of my headcanons below might be repeats, but that's just because I like them that much. I went with five for now.

ONE: Tae loves that Hijikata is making a legit effort to talk to Shinpachi, even if it's just commenting on the weather or a greeting when passing each other on the streets. Of course, Hijikata does it with a very non-expressive tone, almost as if it's an operation he must daily conduct -- and he does it for Tae's sake because he knows how close they are and how important it is to her that he get along with her brother. It weirds Shinpachi out for quite a while, but he tries to engage in more conversation with Hijikata, who feels awkward to discuss anything past battle strategy or mayonnaise. But they do seem to bond over discussing how to run their respective organizations (Shinpachi's is the Otsuu Fan Club, naturally), even if they bicker about what methods are best. Seeing them talk to each other makes Tae happy, and that's what Hijikata cares about the most.

TWO: Speaking of mayonnaise, Tae at first finds Hijikata's mayo obsession eccentric, although not any stranger than other people's habits and obsessions within her social circle. Gradually, it becomes less eccentric to her and more of a thing she finds cute and adores him for. It inspires her to not only keep mayonnaise well-stocked at home but also to learn new recipes that include mayonnaise. This is what helps to improve her cooking skills, although her signature style still prevails now and then. Luckily, Hijikata builds up an immunity because he always uses mayonnaise on the meals that come out questionable. As a result, mayonnaise becomes a symbol of love between them that nobody else can understand. Tae is pleased that he's one of the extreme few who won't complain about her cooking, and Hijikata feels he's in paradise with her adding mayonnaise to the menu on the regular.

THREE: In a Dekobokko-ish AU where their genders are reversed, Tae becomes Taichi and Hijikata becomes Tenko. One of the things I wished I could've seen from the original arc was Tae's male counterpart (fortunately, there's some great fanart of the possibilities).

Anyway, Taichi works at a host club where he’s a popular “samurai era” host request; of course, he’s working to save enough money to rebuild the dojo and support his younger sister, Pachie. Goriko always drags Tenko along for a night out with Goriko, naturally, crushing on Taichi. Tenko doesn’t understand Goriko or the host club world, and is only there to make sure Goriko doesn’t drink too much or get into some kind of mishap. Taichi usually rebuffs Goriko’s attempts at flirting and asking Taichi out, finding that she comes on too strong. Instead, Taichi finds himself interested in Goriko’s friend, who keeps coming to the club despite having a clear distaste for his line of work. Tenko, who is used to being mocked for her weight and her strait-laced attitude, is confused by Taichi’s courteous ways to her despite having a sharp tongue when they argue about Goriko. Taichi likes Tenko’s skill with a sword and finds her aloof attitude charming. Tenko reluctantly admits Taichi isn’t a bad guy and commends his desire to keep swordsmanship alive in the new era.

Anyway, this and that happens, and Taichi and Tenko end up together and live happily ever after! Tenko marries into the Shimura family and becomes an instructor at the dojo, balancing that and her law enforcement career. Taichi successfully restores the dojo, quits his host club job, and becomes the dojo master. Eventually, they have a daughter named Tomoko (you know, instead of a son named Togoro, haha).

FOUR: Back to the regular universe for this one. Hijikata changes his patrol schedule to nights when Tae is working a late shift. He’s not always available to walk her home, but he feels better knowing that he’s awake around the same time just in the interest of her safety at night, even if he knows she has taken care of herself for a long time. Tae doesn’t mind; she feels happy that he cares so much. Sometimes their schedules differ, and she worries about him, too, when he’s called to dangerous cases or operations. She keeps herself busy during those times until she hears back from him, and only then will she breathe a sigh of relief.

FIVE: They often talk late at night, whether it’s while walking home from work, on the phone, or when neither is working and Hijikata just drops in, and they’ll talk quietly – about their day, about the future, about anything. Hijikata isn’t used to such private conversation with someone like this, but he finds it relaxing and starts getting used to such a routine. Tae loves it because it feels like she can really connect with him, that they are growing closer. It’s more intimate, free from prying eyes and gossip. Hijikata grows more comfortable with physical affection, and Tae feels elated over knowing this side of him that no one else can see. On one such nights, under the moonlight, they share their first kiss. Eventually, Tae doesn’t want him to go and Hijikata doesn’t want to leave.

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I felt kind of sappy in writing some of these headcanon ideas, but who cares – fanfic, headcanons, and fanart is largely about self-indulgence, lol. Anyway, hope you enjoyed them!

[ginjithewanderer]

[Juza Hyodo] Brilliance of Blooming SR — Backstage — MANKAI Livestream! ~LIVE: Juza~ — Part 1

Part 1 - Part 2

Translation under the cut

Izumi: Kazunari-kun will be joining us for today's leader meeting, too.

Kazunari: Yoropiko~!

Banri: You think of something new again?

Kazunari: Exactly, Setzer! There's something I kinda wanted to do.

Kazunari: Basically... I tried putting up a questionnaire to see what kinda things fans want us to do~!

Sakuya: A questionnaire?

Izumi: Yup. At Kazunari-kun's suggestion, we held one for all our fans.

Kazunari: Right now, thankfully, MANKAI Company's popularity has gone up by a ton!

Tenma: Right, so we have a lot of new fans.

Kazunari: Some of our long-time fans say we feel more distant lately, though, and that that makes them feel lonely.

Kazunari: But no matter how popular we get, we wanna keep that familiar feeling there for all our fans, right?

Banri: I get it. So that's what the questionnaire was for.

Tsumugi: What did you get out of it?

Kazunari: The most common answer was that people wanna see more Inste livestreams and selfies from all of us!

Tenma: Some of us do hold livestreams less often than others.

Tsumugi: The same goes for selfies. We basically just leave posting them to whoever's good with social media.

Kazunari: Yup, yup! So, I suggest we start a special project featuring 24 days of consecutive solo livestreams and selfie parties!

Banri: Selfie parties?

Kazunari: We'll take selfies live on stream, and then upload them to Inste right after! That'll get everyone even more hyped!

Izumi: I asked Sakyo-san about it, too, and he said it's okay to do it as long as I watch over things to make sure no trouble comes up.

Kazunari: So with that said, it comes down to whether you're all okay with it... What do you think?

Sakuya: I wanna do it! As long as everyone's okay with it, of course, but...

Sakuya: Personally, I'm really glad I'll have the chance to talk to our fans from behind the screen!

Tsumugi: I want to do it, too. It'll also help me understand how streams work better.

Tenma: We can't just spend the whole time chatting, though, right?

Kazunari: That's right, which is why I thought it'd be nice if each of us had another survey for our streams asking what fans want to see from us.

Banri: It'd be easier to know what to do that way.

Izumi: It'll be interesting to see how different each livestream turns out that way.

Kazunari: It's decided, then! Leave the form-making and data-gathering to me!

Sakuya: Thank you so much, Kazunari-san!

Izumi: Okay, leaders, please tell the rest of your troupe members about the livestream and selfie project plans.

Leaders: Got it!

Juza: ...

Taichi: Juza-san, we're over here~!

Juza: ...!

Tenma: So you got today's special, too.

Taichi: The crab cream croquette looks great!

Tsuzuru: Oh yeah, Juza, did you get the survey results for your solo livestream from Miyoshi-san?

Juza: I did.

Tenma: What kind of stuff is there?

Juza: How do I say this... There's a whole lotta different stuff.

Taichi: Yup, yup! I saw the results, too.

Taichi: Some people said they just wanna see Juza-san eating sweet stuff, and others wanna see him doing action scenes--

Taichi: There's a whole lot of answers, from things that made me go "Me too~!" to things that were like, "Why would you want this from Juza-san?"

Tsuzuru: That much action in a livestream would be something.

Tenma: And a solo stream at that.

Tsuzuru: So, have you decided what you're gonna do?

Juza: I'm still thinkin' about it.

Taichi: It must be tough choosing from so many different requests, huh~?

Juza: Yeah... Plus, honestly, I still don't even know what to talk about on stream.

Tenma: Yeah, you're not really the type who can easily hype an audience up with chatter.

Juza: Since I'll be streaming alone, I just wanna make the stream something all my viewers will enjoy...

Taichi: That's okay! Since it's a stream from someone who doesn't seem too used to doing it, all your fans are gonna love it!

Tsuzuru: You should just pick the requests that you think will be the easiest for you to do.

Tenma: Isn't there anything there that you really wanna do?

Juza: ... Wax.

Tsuzuru: Hm?

Juza: There was something about wanting me to show them the hair wax I use.

Taichi: Oh, yeah! There were some people saying they wanna know how Juza does his hair.

Tsuzuru: Those are some hardcore fans.

Tenma: How you do your hair, huh? That sounds fun.

Juza: It's something I do regularly, so I probably won't have trouble streaming it on my own.

Tsuzuru: That might actually be a good idea, since there are a lot of fans who want to see a side of Juza they don't usually get to.

Juza: That so?

Taichi: That's the stan mindset!

Tenma: Even so, doing your hair live is definitely new.

Tsuzuru: If they wanna know how Juza does his hair, could the requests be from male fans who want to do their hair the same way?

Taichi: Juza-san probably has a bunch of fans so dedicated they wanna be just like him!

Tenma: It's something the audience will enjoy, and even more importantly, that Juza thinks he can handle. That works out, doesn't it?

Juza: ...

Part 2

[kulemii]

About the Morning Glory kids...

Obviously know that I can't nor is it my place to police the content that people make and share but I would like to share a pet peeve of mine, if you don't mind, though it's less of a pet peeve and more of something that bums me out, I guess?

There's so much content and conversation related to Kiryu and Haruka but I rarely ever see people talk about Kiryu's other children, the Morning Glory kids: Ayako, Riona, Eri, Izumi, Mitsuo, Koji, Taichi and Shiro.

They're all great kids with great personalities and depth when you sit down and really take a look at them.

And again, I know I can't tell people what to talk about or what content to make and I'm promise that I'm not trying to. And before you hit me with the 'well, kulemi if you wanna talk about the other kids so bad, why don't you post about them.'

I do and sure, I could definitely do more!

But, sometimes, I'll see really great content that's like, 'Haruka and Kiryu should do this' or 'When Haruto grows up, he and Kiryu would totally do this' but some of the things that people say that they wish that Kiryu could do with Haruka, is something that would make more sense for him to do with say, Riona or more likely with maybe, Izumi? Or something that people want Kiryu to wait 15 years for to do with Haruto, is something that Kiryu could easily be doing now with Mitsuo!

It sucks because they're orphans who struggle with the pain that comes with thoughts and feelings that no one cares about them or that they're forgotten (literally mini plotlines in 3 or 4) meanwhile they're actively forgotten by the fandom and idk... as a former kid who was often passed over a lot, it bums me out. (Omg I know they're not real, leave me alone. I've seen people get work up about less lol)

I know the fault for this doesn't lie on the fans/fandom/consumers of this franchise but rather the writers for only ever mentioning the Morning Glory kids or including them in the story when it's convenient to the plot and leaving them out so often that fans sort of do forget about them but eh, idk.. feels bad, man.

That's why I try to include them (even if just in passing) in as much of the Kiryu content I write as possible because I know to him, those kids mean just as much to him as Haruka and Haruto.

Again, I cannot stress this enough, I'm not trying to police people's content or call anyone out. It was just a random thought I had.

Feel free to share your thoughts on this, if you'd like.

[maddogofshimano]

Bound in the Chains of Suspicion: Haruka and Hamazaki Board Game Event

Major Y3 and Y4 Spoilers

I was surprised to see these two on an event together! Haruka even gets to be the protagonist here

I was more surprised by how emotionally compromised I got about Hamazaki of all people. I mean, I’ve thought he was a cool character ever since Y4, but man! This is the most important part though: LOOK AT HER

I’ve been busy so self-care was writing things up in more of a summary form than doing line for line translations this time. Apologies for the likely higher number of errors than usual and less polish overall, I got this done with only a few hours to spare before the event ended

I do need to put a big honking Content Warning on this one for attempted sexual assault of a minor, in which a grown man twice demands to see Haruka’s panties and attempts to grab her when she refuses. I’m really not a fan of the writing choice to include this, but I’ve got it in here for completeness’s sake

Summary: Set during the time between Kiryu and Yasuko leaving Hamazaki in Okinawa and Haruka’s call to Kiryu the next day to tell Kiryu that Hamazaki had passed away in the hospital. Haruka grapples with whether or not Hamazaki is a bad person and if he’s trustworthy while attempting to save his life

<After the incident where Hamazaki drifted to Morning Glory from Okinawa Penitentiary No. 2.....> We're starting off with in-game events/dialogue, Hamazaki handing over the blackmail he took from jail and asking for Kiryu's help

Immediate flashback to earlier 3/9/2010, more in game events. The kids have just gotten back from a field trip to the woods. They had fun, and want Kiryu to come along next time. Kiryu tries to introduce Hamazaki, Haruka is not having any of it

She tells Kiryu to shut up and Hamazaki to stay the hell away from everyone. Hamazaki is hurt by this, but fully understands and agrees to keep his distance

Next we have the beach conversation with Kiryu where she asks if he’s going back to Tokyo and that she’s scared

Haruka's usually very polite but she keeps calling Hamazaki あの浜崎って人 which is like, "that Hamazaki guy" lol

Haruka's been told by Ayako that "that Hamazaki guy" has left with Kiryu to go to the police station. She's wondering why that guy is now trying to convince Kiryu not to go to Tokyo....... isn't there going to be a big problem if Kiryu doesn't go? Did Hamazaki tell Kiryu not to go..... for Haruka's sake? There's no way, right? A bad person like him wouldn't do something like that..... She can't trust him,  but..... <Haruka flashes back to her yelling at Hamazaki and Hamazaki looking sad> She feels she might have been cruel to him

She thinks that Hamzaki just looked so so sad, so she tells Ayako she's going to head out for a bit and asks her to watch over things while she's gone. She thinks that she still can't trust Hamazaki but that maybe, it's possible he really has changed, and he's not such a bad guy anymore... but she can't be sure! So she's going to talk to him a little more

<Haruka was unable to believe that Hamazaki had changed when she first saw him, and said something cruel. She's still unsure on his change, and in order to discern it for herself has decided to talk to Hamazaki directly--following Hamazaki and Kiryu to the police station>

She shows the cop an photo of Kiryu and asks if he's come this way, as well as a big man with a shaved head and a scary face named Hamazaki. The officer says that they did, but went to help a lady look for her brother instead. He points Haruka in the direction they ran off in. She thanks him and wonders who this woman is, and remembers that Kiryu has a phone so she can just call him. Except she forgot her phone at morning glory...... thankfully there's a pay phone nearby, so she uses that instead. Kiryu isn't picking up though, which is worrying. She's sure Hamazaki must have done something!

She runs around the market with her picture of Kiryu asking people if they've seen him. A store owner says that yeah, he's seen that guy with the scary face, he was here not too long ago, and points her in the right direction. She follows the trail, talking to a homeless man, a younger guy, a tourist lady, and finally hitting a dead end and talking to a goon who says yeah, he's seen those three, but his memory's real fuzzy. Maybe he could remember if Haruka would show him her panties. Haruka is taken aback, he tries to grab her, and Haruka fights him off enough to escape. She hides nearby, and happens across someone bleeding on the ground. It's Hamazaki!

Hamazaki is bleeding badly, and collapses. Haruka thinks that she needs to call an ambulance, and fast, but she hears someone shouting in search of Hamazaki. She knows that if they come this way they'll be out in the open, so she starts dragging him despite him being heavy

the voice was of course coming from everyone's fave, Saito the Prison Warden

He knows that Hamazaki got shot in the torso, so he couldn't have gone far. Haruka wonders why Saito would try to kill Hamazaki. Unfortunately Saito decides that his subordinates are useless and that if he wants anything done he'll have to do it himself

He tells a homeless man that if they spot Hamazaki, Yasuko, and Kiryu he'll give them 100,000 yen, and the offer stands for any other homeless friends that help search. Haruka knows that she needs to get Hamazaki somewhere safe that they can hide, and fast. She thinks about it and remembers that right at the end of this alley there's an empty room that's never used that Taichi told her about. She manages to sneak herself and Hamazaki to the building without being spotted by the patrolling homeless men--but once in the building she finds that there's a homeless man inside. He tries to tell her to go play somewhere else but notices that she's dragging Hamazaki behind her, and starts shouting in hopes of getting the 100k. HARUKA ATTACKS THIS MAN. HARUKA OVERPOWERS THIS MAN. THIS MAN IS STRUGGLING TO GET AWAY AND HARUKA IS TELLING HIM HE CAN'T TELL ANYONE CAUSE THE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HAMAZAKI NO OJISAN WILL KILL HIM

The man comments that Haruka's hands are shaking. He says he's been there too. When he worked as a day laborer, his hands would shake like that when he was desperately trying to haul heavy things. For the sake of helping an adult she's pushing her tiny body to it's limits... He agrees not to tell anyone, he's not going to be happy with any amount of money at the cost of someone's life. If any other homeless people come by, he's going to spread rumors that Hamazaki is far away from here, so that should help with Haruka's escape Haruka thinks again about calling an ambulance, worried that Hamazaki will bleed out, but still worried that they'll be found before it gets there. She also worries about why she hasn't seen Kiryu, and why Hamazaki was all alone at that building. The guy that shot Hamazaki seems like a cop and a bad person, but she had also thought Hamazaki was a bad person before... He did shoot Hamazaki, but Hamazaki also stabbed Kiryu...

Haruka wonders if maybe telling the cops where Hamazaki is would be the right thing to do. Maybe he's the real bad guy here. In response Hamazaki makes an eloquent argument compared to every previous line which had just been "Ughh gh ughh" and instead goes for "cough cough....!"

He's conscious enough to recognize Haruka as that kid who was at Kiryu's place. Haruka asks if Hamazaki is alright, and where is Kiryu? Is he okay? Hamazaki wheezes out that Kiryu's gone to a bad place, which is about the most ominous way to say things. Haruka panics internally, but unlike many other instances of miscommunication where Hamazaki would pass out right there, he says that Kiryu went with Saejima's sister to Tokyo. Haruka can't believe it. Hamazaki apologizes that he ended up separating Haruka from Kiryu after all.

Hamazaki also says that, despite everything, Kiryu's doing this to keep Haruka safe. Haruka wonders about that and Hamazaki collapses again. Haruka rushes off and calls an ambulance from the closest pay phone. She thinks that, if she trusts what Hamazaki is saying, then Kiryu has something important to do again. But is that really the case? She decides it'll be alright to trust Hamazaki. Before she makes it to the pay phone she's stopped by Saito introduces himself as a prison warden and says he's looking for a very bad man. He's large and has a shaved head, and was seen with a woman in a long coat and a man in a Hawaiian shirt. Haruka says she hasn't seen anyone, and rushes to the phone to call. Saito doesn't seem too convinced. Haruka makes the call and thinks that Saito had a real scary look in his eyes. She's pretty sure he's the bad one here. Once that guy gives up looking, then she can go home

Unfortunately we have the return of the disgusting creep that wants to look at her panties, now telling her that he looked all over for her, and she better not think about trying to run away this time. Haruka tells him to stay back

He says that it's fine if she hates him. In fact, that's even more enticing. She says to let her through, she's in a rush. He says he just wants to see her panties already, and tries to grab her. Another fight, she manages to avoid getting grabbed but he keeps her cornered and says she should stop fighting. He's cut off by a baton to the back of the head by the unlikeliest of heroes, dropping the creep

Haruka now has to consider, is it possible that Saito isn't actually a bad guy? Haruka leaves, and Saito comments to himself that he's going to find Hamazaki.

Haruka rushes back to Hamazaki, who is still lying on the floor going Ughhghghhhhh. She tells him to hold on a little longer, and ambulance is on the way. Hamazaki apologizes, and asks if she's alright. Haruka's confused. Hamazaki says that she scraped her knee on something, didn't she? It was from dragging him, right? She says no, she just fell and scraped it. Haruka's taken aback, even on the verge of death he's concerned about someone else--he really has changed. But... this could all be an act, she has no way to know... should she really be trusting him? There's a voice outside saying that this is where he's hiding. Search everywhere. both: !?

There's no time to hide, Saito is already here. Apparently it's been about 2 hours.

He followed Haruka, knowing she'd lead him right to Hamazaki. He saw the blood on her clothes and had a hunch. Once they talked at that pay phone he was certain she was hiding a half-dead Hamazaki somewhere. Haruka tries to protest but Saito thanks her for her help. It's a good way to thank him for saving her from that creep, right? Either way he only stepped in because he wanted her to lead him to Hamazaki as quickly as possible. Saito decides they've had enough chit-chat and says it's time to cut to the chase: he starts beating on Hamazaki and demanding to know where Kiryu Kazuma and Saejima's sister are

Hamazaki tells Haruka to run. He says that once they realize they can't beat the whereabouts of Kiryu and Saejima Yasuko out of him... they'll start torturing Haruka. He's going to use the last of his strength to stand and knock this guy to the ground, that'll be Haruka's opening to escape. Saito tells them to cut it with the whispering. Hamazaki says that Saito has a real hideous mug, it really makes him laugh, and earns himself another beating. Haruka calls out but Hamazaki cuts her off and says that it's okay to be scared. Hamazaki's dealt with plenty of guys like this. Saito threatens to kill him if he doesn't spit out where Kiryu is already. Hamazaki laughs and says he doesn't know. Saito asks if he needs his memory jogged, pauses, and sees Haruka standing in front of Hamazaki. He asks what she's trying to do. She says this is terrible! She can't let this go any further!!

Saito doesn't care if she's just a kid, he's happy to give her an attitude adjustment. Hamazaki launches himself at Saito to prevent him from beating Haruka, saying that he won't allow Saito to lay a single finger on this child. Saito attacks Hamazaki with intent to kill. Hamazaki can't move anymore after the fight, and Saito keeps hitting until he goes down. Saito declares that he would never die in a place like this, he's the one who's coming out on top. He reels back to strike Hamazaki, shouting for him to die, and........ HARUKA GRABS HIM AND STOPS HIM FROM HITTING HAMAZAKI! He calls her a bitch and tells her to let go of him!

Haruka: I won't let go....! Not ever.....! Hamazaki-san! Run!

Saito: Let go of me you biiiiiiiiiiiiitch! Saito turns to swing at Haruka but is taken down by one giant punch from Hamazaki, who tells him not to get back up. The ambulance finally arrives. Haruka begs him to hold on just a little longer. Hamazaki agrees, and laughs a little. He stopped Saito from laying a finger on her after all. He's glad he was able to protect her. There's on favor he needs to ask of her. Hamazaki: Tell Kiryu...... and Saejima that......... the Tojo Clan... is the only proof they ever walked this earth...... They have to... protect it....... from the police

He then collapses. Haruka begs him to hold on

<screen fades to black>

The doctor tells Haruka that Hamazaki is in bad shape... he might not even make it to the morning.

Haruka thinks back to her yelling at Hamazaki at the orphanage Haruka: I'm sorry, Hamazaki-san..... I... I was cruel to you then... and now I can't even apologize to you for it. I'm sorry....... I'm sorry...... Hamazaki: ......What's.... wrong....... Haruka-..... chan........ Haruka: !? Doctor: Incredible.... he's awake! Haruka: H-Hamazaki-san.... I'm sorry! I... back then when I.... I'm can't apologize enough....... Haruka: Back at Morning Glory.... I didn't trust you.... I said some cruel things that hurt you.... I'm sorry! Haruka: I was certain you were a horrible person back then.... but now.... I don't think that's true.... Haruka: For protecting Uncle Kaz.... for protecting me.... thank you, Hamazaki-san! Hamazaki: Heheh.... thanks, huh? Hamazaki: ......First time.... anyone's ever said that kind of thing.... sincerely to me...... Haruka: Hamazaki-san...... Hamazaki: Heheh.... it's fine........ Since we're.... giving thanks to people..... Hamazaki: Thank you... Haruka-chan.... Right at the very end...... you saved me <Hamazaki collapses> Haruka: .....! H-Hamazaki-saaaaaan!!! <at New Serena, Kiryu gets a phone call> Kiryu: ....Haruka. What's wrong, did something happen?

Haruka: Uncle Kaz... Hamazaki-san..... he just passed away. At the hospital.

Straight from the in-game dialogue, Haruka tells Kiryu that Hamazaki had been shot in the back, leading to his death. He thanks Haruka for being there for him, she says it was no trouble, and that she thinks he died protecting Kiryu. Kiryu agrees. Haruka says she thinks she was wrong about Hamazaki, and passes along his message for Kiryu and Saejima, and lets Kiryu know that his body is currently at Morning Glory. Kiryu says they'll hold a memorial service once he's back <phone call ends> Haruka: .....Uncle Kaz. The Tojo Clan that Hamazaki-san protected... he's left it's protection to you. <END>

Bonus stuff:

as we all know, Haruka has not had enough people literally die in front of her eyes, so time to add Hamazaki to that list!

okay so immediately after Hamazaki wakes up in the hospital there’s this screen which made me break down into nearly crying laughter in the middle of the emotional moment, so I used my editorial authority to move it down here instead

the doctor’s face! why did they do this!!

Anyways here’s all of Haruka’s little blurbs from going around the board

Beach There's a beach in front of Morning Glory. We keep coming back to here to look at the ocean. It's an indispensable spot for all of us.

Morning Glory Our beloved home. When I first came here, I thought it was super spacious, but lately it feels cramped. It must be because everyone has grown up.

Hamazaki-san The guy who stabbed uncle Kaz.... But now, Hamazaki-san gives off a totally different vibe than back then. Is it really okay to trust him....?

Ebisu Pawn The Ryukyu branch of Ebisu. Uncle Kaz goes there every now and then. I have no idea what he's pawning off but... I'd like to help.

People Running Shakedowns Even in Okinawa there are people that will do shakedowns.... I need to tell everyone to keep an eye out before anything happens....!

Ojisan The caretaker of Morning Glory. Honestly, everyone truly thinks of him like their dad. If you tell him something like that however, he will get embarrassed.

Everyone at Morning Glory Everyone here has no parents, but each of them has a bright future ahead of them if they keep working hard. We've all become a real family for each other.

Sailor Outfit For my middle school I have to wear this sailor outfit. At first I would get embarrassed when everyone looked at me.

Mame A resident (pet?) of Morning Glory. Mame is getting bigger, and it's making his daily walks and pacing beforehand a real pain! (TL note: the resident (pet?) is Haruka swapping the counter between for a person and for an animal, which does not really have an english translation lol)

Dragon Mask When Taichi was sick, this was used for a pro wrestling match on the beach. I haven't seen it since then. If I ask nicely, I wonder if it could be used again?

That’s all! Thank you for reading all of this!! I cherish every single tag people leave on these posts when they reblog them

[emilycollins00]

Two faces of the same coin

Pairing: Tenma x ghost-looking! reader. Part 2

Part 1

Here we go! Enjoy! 💕

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You were used to people reacting a certain way when seeing you since you were young.

Be it your pale skin, eyebags or voice, you ended up not taking it too personally as you grew up. After all it was a general statement you didn't have the best sleeping pattern, and that your hair and posture needed to be worked on. Still, you enjoy peaceful time alone -no glances or scared whispers- although you had to admit this boy had broken a record.

"Dammit...!"

After even frightening you from the intense shriek that came out of his throat, in a poor attempt to run away from you he had stumbled and crashed into a chair so hard you were now wincing as he fell to the harsh floor.

Ouch. Concerned, you approached the groaning teen in pain. “Are you-?” Tenma didn't let you even finish. Violently shaking he turned his back on you, curling into a ball.

“This is not real, this is not real, this is not...!"

He kept mentioning words like curse and death in between, and you could only stare back trying to process what was happening. "Sorry If I scared you. I was-”

“I won't say anything!" he kept on pleading, refusing to open his eyes "I really-REALLY don't taste good please just let me leave!!"

It wasn’t working. You decided to get up from the floor, which only made Tenma pale even more at the sound of something moving.

“I won’t, uh- do anything.” you hesitated. “You, uh, hurt your head right?”

The loud and repetitive pleads died slowly on his lips, and as he opened one eye to glance your way he might have as well. Pale face, somber looks… you both stood in silence in the empty room for a while, you waiting patiently.

"...what?"

He seemed to find again his voice, or at least enough for you to hear. You brushed the dust off you as he flinched at the sudden movement, still on guard.

"I'm, uh- I'm not a ghost." You took out your student card, your name and student photo -equally terrifying some would say. "See?"

An uncomfortable silence filled the air.

Tenma stares at you for a long moment. One could practically see the wheels turning in his head, trying to keep up. And then, just as quickly as he had paled, the color red made way to his face.

“…ah?”

Right. Great answer.

You tilted your head while putting the student card back in your pocket. Maybe he hit his head harder than it looked? “So... what are you doing here? Not that you can't, I guess. I also like it here even though we are not supposed to but- you know. You surprised me a bit too."

Tenma's eyebrows knitted together as he slowly stood up from the floor, not understanding what you were saying. The adrenaline rush was leaving him and could feel himself starting to calm down a little, finally letting his guards down.

“What do you mean. I-Isn’t a library a normal place to work?”

“Yeah. This is the old building though. The new one is on the opposite side..."

You waited patiently watching how Tenma breathed in once again, crimson becoming more and more intense as seconds passed. You had never seen anyone behave like that and he hoped the ground could swallow him about right now. “I... I knew that! I knew that I was just looking around because uh- I’ve never seen this place before!”

“It is rusty.”

More awkward silence from you both. Tenma looked at you and at his pile of books. You looked at them too in reflex, not understanding why a student could have so much book carrying around. "Sumeragi... Tenma?"

"Don't look!" said leader troupe was quick to hide his name, though he was well aware it didn't matter at this point. He tried to avoid your gaze. Shit. Shit, shit, shit last thing he needed today. "Just- don't tell anyone. I'm serious!"

Without sparing another second glance at you and still feeling his face burning, he took everything and left.

His forehead hurt.

One week later

“Why do we have to do this every time?”

“Come on! Don’t tell me you’re afraid to lose?"

“I am not afraid to lose." Tenma frowned at the other two members of mankai. The three were sitting under the shade of a tree in the courtyard, something they took as a routine whenever they didn’t use the cafeteria. Background laughs and conversations could be heard from students around the patio, enjoying their free time before the bell rang and called them back again to their respective classes. He huffed. "This is stupid."

"Got it!" Taichi moved around his arm dramatically "Ready…? Rock, paper, scissors!”

Three hands presented their results with different reactions altogether.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“Aw yeah, paper is the best! It's your turn to go buy drinks Ten-chan!”

“I wanna strawberry juice.”

“Soda for me!”

“Tsk,” Tenma squinted his eyes at his hand and sighed, getting up and dusting away grass from his uniform, taking their coins. “Fine. Strawberry juice and a Green tea.”

“H-hold on, I said soda!”

“I’ll get going.”

“Yeah.”

“Ten-chan I was joking please!!”

It had been a few days after the library incident and so far, he hadn't heard any weird rumor of him- to which he counted it as a big safe considering the situation. Weird, but safe.

“Oh come on.”

After buying Taichi’s and Juza’s drinks, Tenma kept shoving his hand into his pockets, cursing at his emptiness. He was sure he had brought his wallet with him to school… maybe he left it in his room after all? A sigh left his lips, wondering how long would his bad luck last.

Until his exams passed maybe? He hoped not. He had managed to get Tsumugi to teach him at night after a few days of begging his homeroom teacher, revising together all concepts that Tenma couldn't seem to grasp. It had been embarrassing to let him check all his late school results, but at the end of the day it was Tsumugi. And well, Tsumugi was fine. Unlike Itaru, he was always-

“Excuse me.”

Tenma covered his mouth at the close sound of the eerie voice. A shiver definitely running from the last strands of hair until his very own toenails.

Yeah, finding you blinking at him- too close for his taste- took all the strength he had to not scream in public. He stepped back from you. his heart practically on his throat. “W-what are you doing!?”

“Ah, sorry. Thought talking louder would be better. Didn't mean to scare you”

“UH?! I-I wasn’t scared! I-uh, I was just surprised!" Even in plain daylight of the hall in comparison to the sinister darkness of the old library room, Tenma still felt like he was talking to a- Well.

A ghost.

You took a step back away from him too, pointing your forehead “You don't have a bump anymore.”

He touched his own forehead unconsciously. Right, Igawa had made a fuss about it when he saw it. Thanks to Omi’s ointment though it was already almost not existent though. He always worried too much.

“I’m glad.”

"Uh, thanks."

Very much opposite to your physical appearance, your voice while husky and kinda odd, was calm. It made Tenma feel weird, though it was probably because you kept staring at him. Why didn’t you go away?

“Are you... a fan? Do you want like, an autograph or something?”

You pointed behind him. "I was just waiting for my turn.”

His cheeks grew warm self-consciously, moving so you could insert your coins.

“I’m guessing you couldn't find more coins for three drinks,” You suddenly commented looking at the drinks in his hands. Ignoring his confused face, you crouched down and picked the drink, turning to him. "You complained kinda loud so... here. Not sure if you'll like it but I think it's good."

"What? I don't need it."

“It’s fine. Take it as an apology." you shrugged offhandedly. You placed it on top of his other drinks and turned once again to the machine. "It was my fault I scared you anyway.”

Tenma stared at your hunched figure while you got another drink. "Then," you waved your hand slightly and left the place quietly to who knows where.

He didn't even manage to wave back. What had just happened?

“Oh man...”

“Tenma-kun, are you okay?”

Students' whispers made him come back to his senses, losing sight of the path you had walked out. “What?”

“Did that person say anything weird to you? You know, like threaten you or something.” they pointed to where you left

“Uh- no.”

Some sighed relieved while others stared at the machine, as if you might have cursed- somehow.

Tenma frowned. It was true it hadn't been the smoothest conversation, but saying you might have tried to do something to him felt wrong. "Why do you all say that?"

"Ah? Mmm well..."

"Just look at them I guess."

"Yeah I don't know man. Gives me the creeps whenever they walk around. As if our school wasn't already scary inducing."

"Whoah, that's so mean."

"Are you saying you don't think it's true?"

"Tenma-kun, if you have time want to come have lunch with us? We..."

As they kept talking, Tenma looked down, the drink you had bought in his hand; Chocolate milkshake.

"It was my fault I scared you anyway.”

Later on

“Stupid old library...” he found himself growling for the umpteenth time "Should have just leave it be."

Another week had passed before he found the courage and once again, adventured himself around the old halls, carrying one chocolate drink.

I must have gone crazy.

Tenma just didn’t wanna be in debt with anyone. Yeah, that was it. Even if you scared the soul out of him, he had somewhat gotten the sense that you weren’t all bad -although your memories still left him trembling- and if there was something he hated more than anything, it was people making assumptions of others. He learned it from Mankai. Especially from his own troupe.

“Are you lost again?”

However old habits are hard to break.

“Dammit! Do you always need to talk like that?!"

"It's my voice, can't help it." You two had found each other at the corner of the hall. Tenma wasn't sure if this counted as good or bad. "…Do you need help to find the new library? I can draw you a map if you want me to”

“I-I was just about to do it, I don’t need-!”

“Ah- you should be careful not to crash on a chair again. Some are really old“

He placed the two drinks on the table making you blink, not sure how to react.

The awkward silence stretched, and Tenma felt his own cheeks heat up. "D-don't misunderstand, I just don't like to be indebted and I really didn't need that drink last time okay?"

A few seconds pass by. And then. Then he hears your laugh.

“You’re a really nice guy you know.”

His stomach jumps and doesn’t say anything for a while. Embarrassing. He felt his face was going to light on fire. He tried to focus his attention on something else- Not that he enjoyed it. The place itself wasn't comfortable looking.

“...Why do you hide here anyway? It doesn’t help with, well,” he didn't finish the sentence, feeling it sounded wrong -even though it was kinda true.

“I wouldn't say I hide" You hummed mindlessly while opening the drink, giving it a go before turning your attention back to him "I found it a few months ago while looking for a place to study. People overreact when they see me, so I’ve been coming here. I think it’s a pretty chill place myself.”

Tenma stared at you. At your dark eye bags and messy hair. You could definitely get a role in any horror movie you might want for sure. Yet there you were, happily drinking a chocolate milkshake in the old side of your very own high school.

“...You are weird.”

You laughed again. “For someone who’s supposed to be scared but still frequents the same place, I’d say the same about you.”

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When I said it was gonna be a long request I meant it.

Have a wonderful day! 💕

Part 3 soon!

[tetsuroyaoyaoya]

A sigh left your lips as you stared blankly at the grey door standing before you. You knew that piece of wood was the only thing standing between you and your  relationship - not that it even existed yet - but its still seemed so daunting. The last of your hope barely existed now, and no matter how much you tried to envision a happy ending for yourself, it just didn't seem possible, at least not with Semi. 

Even with your problems and your doubts, the most important thing right now was the band and its fans. If you couldn't coax Semi back to Miyagi by tonight, then... you weren't actually sure what would happen, but you had a feeling that it wouldn't be good for you and Semi, or the band either.

You reached a hand up, resting your hand on the door before pulling back and knocking thrice.

Somewhere deep within you, you were expecting an answer, and something told you there was hope yet, so you knocked again.

Three.

Two.

One.

To anyone else, it must have seemed crazy that you were in this part of the district, banging on some random door in an empty building, and at this point, you could only agree. 

What were you doing? Chasing after some boy who clearly didn't want you, when you should’ve just stayed at home with your friends. You thought about doing exactly that, returning home, having your usual movie night sleepover, but you couldn't bring yourself to do it. 

Shirabu and Taichi were your friends now too, and you couldn’t let them down.

With one last longing look, you finally turned away, hopefully leaving Semi behind you now, and made your way out of the building, ready to go back to Miyagi. 

It was almost showtime. 

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“Y/N! I missed you!” You barely had time to brace yourself as a body flung itself at you, a blur of clothes and hairspray. A cough forced itself from you at the overwhelming scent, and the body, who revealed itself to be Taichi, backed away, a look of regret on his face. 

“Sorry...” You shrugged and smiled, reaching over to adjust the lapel on his denim jacket. 

“No luck then?” Your gaze slid over to Shirabu, who knew the answer the second you looked at him. He sighed, but smiled back, trying to hide how hurt he felt. 

The journey home had taken longer without the aid of Kenma’s helicopter, and so it was barely fifteen minutes until the show, meaning there was very little hope of Semi showing if he wasn't here now. It also meant that the two remaining members has very little time to come up with a plan on how to play a whole show with just the two of them. 

You began to panic as you watched them finishing getting ready, a knot in your throat as you began to come to the realisation that you were most likely the cause of the situation. Taking a few steps backwards, you removed yourself from the room, away from the mania of the dressing room. You needed a second to collect your thoughts, the venue suddenly way too hot and stuffy for your liking. 

Escaping out of a fire exit, you swallowed heavily as the cool evening air hit your skin. You tried to slow down the thoughts running circles in your mind, and came to the realisation that you don't remember the last time you had a moment to yourself to think quietly. 

It must have been before the party for Kenma’s company, you guessed, sine that was before the scandal and all of this drama you were putting yourself through. It was at the point where you couldn't actually remember how peaceful your life had been before. You had grown used to - and maybe even fond of - the chaos. It also helped that you had three new friends to keep it all in control. 

Chaos in Control.

How fitting. 

“Y/N!” Your head sprung up, squinting your eyes to see through the darkness as the alley was only dimly lit by the small light above the exit door. 

A familiar turf of grey hair came into view as Semi jogged towards you, already dressed ready to go on stage, guitar slung over his back. 

“They haven't started yet, have they? Look, I’m sorry-” He didn't have time to finish as his head snapped to the side, a sharp sting in his cheek. He reached a hand up to sooth it, wincing as he made contact with the skin. 

“Ow?” He looked back at you, eyes wide as he saw tears forming in your eyes, even though you looked as though you could murder him on the spot. 

“The show starts in five fucking minutes and you have the audacity to show up now? Seriously? I don't think I’ve ever met anyone as self-centred, arrogant... selfish!” Taking in a deep breath to calm yourself, you refused to look away from him. It clearly didn't work through, as the boy across from you couldn't help but crack a smile, letting out a laugh as he stepped forward, pulling you into his arms and wrapping them around you. 

As cliche as it sounded, it felt like you fit perfectly into him, your bodies moulding together as one as you relished in the warmth of the embrace. Eventually, you relaxed, giving into the feelings you were barely holding back, resting your head on his shoulder. 

“I missed you.” You held your breath at the words, so quiet as his voice was muffled in your hair, but clear enough to cause your mind to falter, your resolve wearing thin as you tried your best to stay mad at him. He deserved it, after all. 

“I’m sorry.” You let out the breath as your attempt to hate him crumbled before you, not being able to resist the whisper of his breath brushing over your ear. You finally lifted your own arms up, wrapping them around his waist, reciprocating the hug. 

He squeezed you tighter for a moment, partly out of relief that you hadn't pushed him away yet, and partly because he really had missed you, and he was going to savour every moment with you from now on. 

It wasn't long, however, until the screams of the fans inside the venue began, and you both separated in a panic. With a silent understanding between the two of you, Semi grabbed your hand and pulled you into the building, you trying to keep up the best you could. 

It looked weird with only two of the band stood up on the stage, but you knew Semi was actually here, and he himself would be up on that stage in a moment as well, taking his place where he truly belonged. 

He parted with you at the side of the stage, and you quickly helped him take his guitar out of his case and pushing it off to the side out of the way. 

He hesitated before going out on stage, quickly turning last second you peck you on the cheek, leaving you a blushing mess as he joined the band and you tried to mingle in with the first few rows of the crowd. 

The boys looked surprised, but nevertheless happy, to see Semi, although you knew he was in for a major scolding when the show was over. 

Even so, they got on the show, and even from the first song you could tell the energy was much better than it had been the week before. Semi looked as though he had finally figured himself out, and it affected his performance in the best way it possibly could have. You just hope it stayed that way. 

It got to the end, and you were readying yourself to help empty the venue when the band had said their final words when Semi suddenly silenced the crowd. 

“Actually, we - well, I - have one more song for you all.” The crowd mumbled between themselves in excitement, and Shirabu and Taichi glanced at each other, shrugging. 

“This is the first time this song has ever been played and heard by anyone other than myself, so please bear with me if it isn't the best. Its not like its my job or anything.” The crowd cheered in support, and so did you, unable to resist a smile at the cheeky grin that spread across Semi’s face as he walked over to the side of the stage, a member of staff switching his electric guitar for an acoustic one. 

“Many of you know by know that I have a beautiful, amazing girlfriend, who is somewhere out in the crowd tonight.” His eyes scanned the crowd, lingering on you for maybe just a moment longer than he should have, as the people around you began to whisper and gossip.

“I have to admit, I’m a pretty shit boyfriend. I really don't deserve her. But no matter how much of a dick I am to her or anyone else, she sticks by me. She likes me for me, and I couldn't ask for anything more.” There were a few ‘awh’s and you couldn't keep the grin off of your face. 

“So, this is my present to her, for putting up with me. Here’s the Story of Us.” 

It wasn't until a few weeks later, when the whole band was in the recording studio, reimagining the song that you ever actually heard it, because you were pretty sure you just blacked out after that point, too preoccupied with your heard beating out of your chest to listen to it. All you could see were Semi’s eyes shining under the stage lights as he strummed expertly on the strings of his guitar, literally serenading his way into you heart. 

You didn't notice the tears running down your face until you could taste them as the song ended, and there was no time to wipe them away because suddenly Semi was handing his guitar to Taichi and jumping off stage, pushing his way through the crowd to get to you. 

He was in front of you in a blink, hand on your cheeks, lips meeting yours for the first time in what felt like forever. 

You could see the flashes of cameras even with your eyes closed, but you didn't care. 

Finally, your happy ending. Not exactly in the way you imagined, but just as amazing.

The chaos was finally controlled.

--- 

You groaned as you looked at the empty venue, knowing you were one of the people who had to clean up after the crowd. 

Semi hadn't left your side since the end of the concert, and you had to physically pry him off of you so that you could leave, earning a chuckle from him as you struggled, before he finally left you go, leaving him alone with his two band members. 

He allowed himself to relish in the moment before turning serious. 

“I know you have a crush on her.” It was difficult to see exactly who he was talking to, but the other boy cracked a smile, looking directly back at Semi. 

“What did he say?” Taichi whipped his head around so quickly it was a wonder he didn't get whiplash.

“Kuroo let slip then?” Shirabu sighed, his secret finally out in the open. 

“Yeah, he popped by last night. Now that I look back though, it wasn't exactly subtle.”

“You clearly didn't notice.” Semi laughed at the sarcasm, not at all mad at his friend.

“Nah, I’ll get comfy in the friend zone. I quite like it here.” Semi rolled his eyes, bringing both his boys in for a group hug. 

“Forever?” 

“Forever.”

TWENTY-THREE - STORY OF US

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[ashxketchum]

Hi!!! I'm interested in your headcanons about certain topic... Do you think Mimato goes to double dates with Kenyako or if they do things with Koushiro or Jyou as their third wheel?? What activities you can see them doing alongside these friends?? Greetings!!!xxx

HELLO ANON I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LATE REPLY! Tumblr never showed me a notification for an ask 🥺😭

Thank you for the message though, so happy to know that other people are interested in my takes 🥺

As far as Kenyako is concerned, I don't ship it so I don't have any Mimato hcs that tie in with them. 

But since Mimato+Taiora is basically my OT4, I see their entire lives playing out as a very long double date hehe. Jokes aside, I think Mimi would genuinely enjoy double dates, be it with Taiora or Takeru's significant other, and her favourite activities for it would include weekend getaways to hot springs or a resort, or dinner dates at home. Yamato wouldn't be a fan of this per se, I think he'd be pretty conscious of how others view him with Mimi and that would make him slightly fidgety during double dates but he'd still go ahead with it all for her sake.

Jyou would be too busy to be a third wheel, but one of my long standing hcs is that Jyou takes a lot of time to introduce his girlfriend to the whole group. He just thinks that there’s no point in introducing them to her until he knows the relationship will get serious ( I have a whole OC for Jyou and the two have a backstory too lol). So one of Mimi’s favourite things to do is to go on these undercover missions where she attempts to tail Jyou and find out who he’s dating, and of course Yamato doesn’t have a say in this matter and is dragged along, though he does drop hints to Jyou beforehand about Mimi’s plans like the good friend that he is. This isn’t technically an activity the three do together (lol), but yeah, Mimi and Yamato camouflaging themselves in the mall as they tail Jyou is something I want to write. ( a version of this hc was written for Koisuru but it didn’t fit the scene progression so I removed it, but someday I will add it back!)

I don’t think Koushiro would want to be a third wheel as it would make him nervous and he’d keep thinking about the fact that he’s a third wheel, so with him it has to be more of a group activity so he doesn’t feel left out, usually Takeru and Taichi tag along when he’s around. But Yamato and him have a mutual understanding about being each other’s fallback plan for when Mimi is looking to drag along someone with her to try out some outrageous new trend ( her ultimate victims are usually Sora or Jyou). 

The real third wheel in their relationship would be Takeru, but even then I think Mimi and Yamato would dote on him and smother him so much that he’d beg them to leave him alone and go on dates like other normal couples do. 

[love-for-yamato-and-sora]

happy sorato day and merry christmas

the first part: https://at.tumblr.com/love-for-yamato-and-sora/in-fact-according-to-the-booklet-of-the-unsigned/81qlm4djfnre

the second part: https://at.tumblr.com/love-for-yamato-and-sora/digimon-adventure-official-novel/i5ctg94gtlny

the third part: https://at.tumblr.com/love-for-yamato-and-sora/i-will-then-post-the-official-novel-section-sora/su4ut9ay9hca

the forth part:https://at.tumblr.com/love-for-yamato-and-sora/there-are-too-many-parts-of-yamato-and-sora-in-the/y19o5zfx550w

Mimi-chan.” Sora held out her hand to help her up. But Mimi didn’t bother grabbing it. Instead, she said, “I’m not going.” The way that she said it wasn’t in her usual pleading whine, but in a gloomy, oppressed tone. It threw Sora off.

“What do you mean you’re not going, Mimi-chan…?” “We fight, and fight, and then what do we gain from it? Nothing is born out of it. All that comes out of it is sadness and hate. I don’t want to deal with that anymore. I’m not going!” Sora looked at Taichi’s face, troubled. Taichi also searched for the right words to speak to her when, “You can’t just not go,” Yamato spat harshly at Mimi. “You’re shocked by Whamon and Leomon’s deaths. I get it. But we need to fight, or someone else will get killed just like them. Do you want that blood on your hands?!” “Of course not! But I just can’t see fighting as the only answer to our problem!”

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8130

This episode is different from the plot of the TV series. After they defeated the Iron metalseadramon, Mimi didn’t want to fight anymore. At this time, Yamato said something “You can’t just not go,” Yamato spat harshly at Mimi.

Yamato and Mimi continued to glare at each other. Thinking that he was inadequate after all,

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8130#:~:text=Yamato%20and%20Mimi%20continued%20to%20glare%20at%20each%20other.%0AThinking%20that%20he%20was%20inadequate%20after%20all%2C

It was easy for them to quarrel in the front, and this passage can be said to hate each other.

He couldn’t trust Taichi with this at all! Making his own decision, Yamato said to Mimi, “If you don’t want to fight, then leave!” And he cast her out. Mimi smiled at him coldly and, without any protest, turned her back on them and walked off

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8130#:~:text=He%20couldn%E2%80%99t%20trust%20Taichi%20with%20this%20at%20all!%0AMaking%20his%20own%20decision%2C%20Yamato%20said%20to%20Mimi%2C%20%E2%80%9CIf%20you%20don%E2%80%99t%20want%20to%20fight%2C%20then%20leave!%E2%80%9D%0AAnd%20he%20cast%20her%20out.%0AMimi%20smiled%20at%20him%20coldly%20and%2C%20without%20any%20protest%2C%20turned%20her%20back%20on%20them%20and%20walked%20off

After that, Yamato drove away Mimi directly. Seeing this part, isn't Sorato fans a little refreshed!

She left Mimi in Jou’s care and returned to the others. There, Taichi told her what had taken place with Yamato. “I should have been more levelheaded…” Taichi cursed his own timidness. “You’re wrong. Yamato needs time to be by himself. It’ll be okay. I’m sure that he’ll come back.” Sora felt that she understood what Yamato was going through. When she had been on her own at Temp Lake, she had felt the same way.

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8130#:~:text=She%20left%20Mimi,the%20same%20way.

At that time Yamato left the team, Sora couldn’t comfort Mimi, Joe decided to go with Mimi and comforted Mimi, Sora came back, Taichi told Sora, Yamato’s matter, now everyone can’t understand Yamato, but Sora alone Understand him, and know he'll come back, because Sora feels the same as him.

In any case — Sora thought — Compared to the Numemon, who had banded together for a common cause, what were they doing? They were scattered. Had Yamato figured himself out by now? Was Jou still working on persuading Mimi?

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This is after defeating mugun dramon, Sora had time to think about Yamato again.

There would be nothing better than if Yamato and Mimi came up with their answers on their own and returned, but if they were already on their way, then maybe she should go and get them. Just as she was about to suggest that, “Taichi-san. I want to go get my brother.” Takeru was the first to say it. “Yeah,” Taichi said, nodding. Not only did Taichi nod, but Koushiro and Hikari did as well. All of us were thinking the same thing, Sora thought. It made her a little happy.

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8146#:~:text=There%20would%20be,a%20little%20happy.

Sora felt very happy to see that everyone had the same thoughts as her.

Taichi looked around at their faces and then said, “Sora and Andromon, could you go with Takeru? Koushiro, Hikari, and I will go look for Mimi-chan and Jou.” “Okay,” Sora nodded. Even she agreed with this choice. When considering who would be the most suitable at persuading Yamato to return, both Taichi and Koushiro were out since they had been Yamato’s reason for leaving. Hikari wouldn’t work either. The only suitable choices would be Yamato’s own brother, Takeru, and Sora, who had an experience similar to Yamato’s at Temp Lake and understood how he felt. The reason he told Andromon to accompany them must be to even up the power gap. “Guys, let’s stay alive and meet up again! It’s a promise!” They all formed a circle and Taichi stuck his fist out in the middle. Everyone laid their hands over it. “Yeah!”

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Sora heard that she could find Yamato with Takeru, she felt very happy, except  Takeru is Yamato's younger brother, besides Takeru, only she can understand Yamato, because it is the same feeling, the same mother's problem, so only she can persuade Yamato.

Next is the point.

“Black gas?” Sora cocked her head in puzzlement at Andromon’s words. “Yes. I haven’t seen it for myself, but Leomon has told me about it. This must be that black gas. It is where Yamato is kept prisoner.” Sora, Takeru, and Andromon had arrived in this spot using the locator on Sora’s digivice. But black gas hung over where the blinking point was, and when Sora and Takeru tried to step into it, Andromon hurriedly stopped them. “What happens when you go inside it?” Takeru asked, looking worried. “According to Leomon, once that gas surrounded the Digimon, they began to kill one another. Perhaps it has the ability to control those with darkness in their hearts and drive them mad to their deaths.” “Then… Did that happen to my brother too?” “I do not know. Fortunately, since I’m a machine, the black gas will not be able to take control of my heart. I will go check it out, so the rest of you, stay here.” “No, I wanna go too!” Takeru cried out, but Sora stopped him. “Let’s leave this to Andromon.” Sora really wanted to go save Yamato as well. But she knew that no matter how emotionally stable a person was, there was still a danger that they would be seized by darkness. All humans were like that. But would Andromon’s words be enough to break Yamato’s heart free from the darkness—? Not even Sora was sure about that. Piyomon piped up. “It’ll be okay, Takeru. Yamato will have figured things out on his own, and he’ll be back,” she said, consoling Takeru. “After all, he has Gabumon with him.” Hearing that, Sora nodded vigorously. That’s right. When she had been stealthily avoiding everyone at Temp Lake, it had been Piyomon who had stirred Sora’s heart. That’s what partners are for. Sora’s certainty was reinvigorated. Yamato will come back. He had Gabumon with him. So, she would have faith in him and wait. After all, that’s what friends did… Sora looked up at the sky above her. She could see the land and seas of the real world. You feel the same way too, Mom, right? I’m far from your reach right now, but you’re waiting there having faith in me too, right…?

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8146#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBlack%20gas%3F%E2%80%9D,me%20too%2C%20right%E2%80%A6%3F

This place is different from tv version, they went to the dark cave, because the smoke can control people's emotions, so Sora didn't go in, only the androidmon went in, during this time, Sora kept thinking, is Yamato thinking about his mother, I'm leaving you now It's far away, but you're waiting for me there too, right...?

That was all Andromon said before he promptly made an about-face and walked back to where he came from. Andromon’s mechanical heart didn’t know how to express tenderness, but Yamato was exceedingly grateful for it. Behind Andromon, Yamato walked side by side with Gabumon. As the gas thinned out around them, Yamato saw the shadows of other people ahead. It was Takeru and Sora, but to Yamato, Sora looked like someone else. Mom…

https://digitalscratch.pmsinfirm.org/8146#:~:text=That%20was%20all%20Andromon%20said%20before%20he%20promptly%20made%20an%20about%2Dface%20and%20walked%20back%20to%20where%20he%20came%20from.%0AAndromon%E2%80%99s%20mechanical%20heart%20didn%E2%80%99t%20know

That's it. This part can be combined with the previous foreshadowing, that is, the things about the mothers of both parties. Yamato has never felt the love of his mother, but after that, his thoughts disappeared, but people's hearts are empty. At this time, Yamato Seeing the shadows of Sora and his mother overlapping, it has already hinted that Yamato started to pay attention to Sora at this time. Of course, he was not when Sora was his mother, but because of his mother's problem, the two were tied together like a red line. I believe that at this time Yamato began to pay attention Sora, and then the two were together in digimon adventure 02, I was so happy to see this moment!

That's about it, there are some easter eggs, and it will be updated.

[uwua3]

hello! it's me again!! um.. can i request a day at an amusement park with taichi please? i feel like he doesn't get enough love.

thank you so much for requesting, clover~ ♡ please enjoy this super fluffy piece, just for you~ ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ♡°◌̊ i put lots n lots of #LOVE in it! <3 i love you with all my heart!!!

summary: even cupid deserves love, too!

warnings: bad relationship (slight mention), envy/jealousy, loneliness, misunderstandings

author’s note: happy valentine’s eve eve, my friends! i’m sooo #Happy !! i love valentine’s so much ♡(*´･ω･)(･ω･`*)♡ if you are Free on February 14, i am here waiting with flowers <3 (◞ꈍ∇ꈍ)◞⋆**💐 (please celebrate v-day with me TT) ~ in celebration of my favorite holiday, please smile at this fluffy headcanon of taichi as the lovely, adorable cupid! 🏹💗 i love you all!

word count: 3,567

music: heart attack – loona (chuu)

stupid cupid.

🍁🛹 nanao taichi

every year, taichi spent valentine’s day alone

february 14th was another day of being absolutely single. but, for him, there was nothing better than seeing love in the air

especially as the “cupid” working all february long!

as cupid, taichi looked forward to becoming the epitome of pink & red hearts every year. it was a job no one else except him could do; who else to predict the probability of relationships than the matchmaker himself?

taichi loved love! he always could tell when people had crushes on others growing up like it was second nature. he couldn’t even count on both hands how many successful relationships he’s gotten together

love came easy to taichi. it was everything valentine’s was: floating heart balloons, bouquets of red roses, sights only romance movies would show, chocolates that came in heart-shaped boxes, poems from the heart, and so much more~!

the moment taichi set his eyes on someone, it was like he was the one who loaded the arrow and fired it. he knew who liked who, it was what he did best. his intuition was second to none, he was the amusement park’s cupid

for a month, all taichi had to do was sit at a booth and predict a person’s love life leading up to valentine’s day. it was easy money considering his success rate was 99%!

(we don’t talk about the time taichi accidentally caused a break-up... but, that’s beside the point!) (at least they’re happy now...)

yet, there was one thing wrong: taichi was loveless

despite being made of love, breathing love, living out of love, taichi had never celebrated valentine’s. it seemed like all the arrows missed him completely

taichi had never experienced any of the things that made love love, but that was okay! sure, it was a little lonely seeing happy couples all month but... it was worth it to see the smile on people’s faces! love wasn’t just romantic, platonic love was super important!

still... taichi forced himself to smile to apply the heart-shaped blush to his cheeks. there was a part of him, a hole in his heart, that longed to know what valentine’s felt like

FEBRUARY 1 — taichi fluttered the pair of angel wings excitedly, happy to be back in his valentine’s attire. he couldn’t help but jump up and down, squealing about how good it was to be “back in business”

even without his usual pink & red contacts, taichi’s eyes would’ve had heart-shaped pupils with how much love he had for this holiday season! as he greeted his coworkers for the first time in a year, taichi stood out amongst the crowd of workers listening to their orders for the day

as usual, taichi would be the cupid at a small, glittery booth that was louder than life itself. sure, it was a very discreet and low-budget set up, but it always was a fan favorite to catch this valentine’s season

taichi couldn’t help but run off to his station the moment he was dismissed, his wings flapping behind him and sling of heart arrows jostling. he almost slid past his stool but skidded, luckily landing in the right place with a bright grin on his face

when the afternoon officially began with people beginning to come in to the amusement park, taichi tapped his feet with exhiliration. showtime!

“welcome~! find out your love fortune this valentine’s season!” taichi happily advertised, putting his heart and soul into gathering the attention of the masses. slowly but surely, people began flocking to his side, unable to resist the teen’s infectious love and happiness to be here

it was like taichi raised the bow & arrow and fired into the squad. it captured the hearts of a hundred as people sat down across from him, seeking his love & relationship advice

there was a multitude of ways taichi could make someone’s day. whether it was reading love oracle cards or mixing up candy hearts, taichi loved putting on a show for people to enjoy

during a gap between couple sessions, taichi leaned his cheek against his hand and quietly whined to himself. he had recently just met such an adorable and lovey-dovey pair, even he felt sick with how much sweetness there was!

taichi wished he had that... before looking up. suddenly, his heart skipped a beat

it was like the gods & goddesses of love had heard his prayers because today was the first day he saw you

someone passed by the forming line. you hadn’t even noticed him, but taichi had certainly noticed you. when the moment passed and you disappeared, taichi had to focus before getting back into his cupid persona, smiling charmingly like nothing had happened

but, something did happen. taichi had just experienced love at first sight!

taichi hadn’t even had time to load his arrow before you hit him with his

it’s not like he was going to see you again, though... taichi’s loveless life wasn’t a romance film. nor a sappy piece of literature, unfortunately

though, for once, cupid wished he had someone to share this special month with like everyone else

FEBRUARY 3 — taichi was in charge of the valentine’s decorations comimg up. this was perhaps, the best news he had received in his entire life

there was something about folding a million origami hearts that made taichi’s own heart grow a thousand times larger. it was calming during his breaks to fold and fold again, with no thought process behind a skill that came naturally

as taichi cut the colorful paper into the perfect size with ease, he was humming the latest pop song on the radio before he heard something that made his heart break

arguing?! in the loveliest season of the year?!

taichi glanced around and noticed a distinct couple. the pair was fighting rather publicly despite the other person trying to keep their voice down and calm their partner down. before taichi could turn away and mind his own business, they sighed and turned in his direction

taichi felt his breath hitch in his throat as his hands froze, the paper suddenly bent in his tight grip. it was you, the person from two days ago!

so much for it being an one-time thing... taichi could already feel the butterflies in his stomach just at the thought of this being fate. twice in a row? did this mean something?

as taichi tried to search through his brain for what the chick flicks and rom-coms liked to say, you had already left with the person you were arguing with. as they walked ahead of you, you hung your head low with the shame and embarrassment of public humiliation

for some reason, taichi hated seeing you like that despite not knowing anything about you. he was irrationally frustrated as well; how could anyone just make you sad like that and not apologize?

taichi figured he could do one last love reading for the day

when you passed by his booth, you didn’t notice how taichi had left a surprise in your jacket pocket

you exhaled softly when you arrived home, leaning on the door and closing your eyes. when you put your hands in your pockets, you paused as you felt something between your fingers

pulling it out, you noticed a small red origami heart. inside, was a message in a messy, hurried scrawl

“leave them, you deserve better. be with someone who makes you smile! — cupid ♡”

despite everything, you smiled

FEBRUARY 5 — taichi barely had time before there was a person at his booth: you

before taichi could even process that you were real, you spoke: “i broke up with them.”

taichi blinked. this was the first thing he’d learn about you, and it wasn’t even your name! this type of news usually wouldn’t make taichi feel like this, but he was honestly over the moon. he didn’t need to know anything else to know your previous partner had little to no consideration for your feelings

he’d definitely be a better boyfr—wait, what?!

“oh.” taichi said lamely, but his heart jumped when you laughed. it was a nice sound, one that made him think of giant teddy bears and sugary sweet candy. taichi wondered how hard the arrow hit, it must’ve gotten bullseye

“what’s your name?” you took the words right out of his mouth, and taichi blushed under the attention. despite being the main focus of the valentine’s event every year, it was different coming from you. it was like... you were really seeing him

“cupid, at your service!” taichi quickly jumped into character, bowing with a flourish. if he was in an anime, he’d be sparkling with rose effects right now, taichi thought proudly

but, you didn’t clap or amuse him like his other customers. instead, you observed him with a questioning look. it was like you were picturing him without the valentine’s attire, without the wings, bow & arrow, and glitter across his face

“i meant your real name.”

taichi blanked. you were a surprise; he had never been this speechless in his entire life... it was honestly kinda embarrassing for him, taichi was flustered for once

“but, why do you want to know?”

“because you make me smile.”

when taichi told you, you said it aloud and he finally understood what it meant to have a crush

all it took was one conversation and taichi was head over heels for you

FEBRUARY 7 — taichi had never been a target of love before. no one had ever liked him, nor had he ever developed a serious crush on someone before. he was far too busy fixing everyone’s disaster of a love life, never mind his own!

yet, it was like the world aligned so you two could meet. taichi swore the stars aligned, fate was working its magic so you both would meet at this giant amusement park during the most romantic month of the year

even though it had only been a week or so since taichi first met you, it felt like you two knew each other for your whole lives. after getting over the fact you made his heart beat way too fast, taichi quickly warmed up to you and vise versa

while you only came to actually thank cupid for helping you get out of a bad relationship, you realized you very much liked the person behind the angel wings. taichi was everything you expected and more, with his personality that reminded you valentine’s maybe wasn’t so bad

speaking of, taichi was absolutely in hysterics when he found out your stance on valentine’s

“what?! what do you mean you don’t....” taichi took in a deep breath, as if it pained him to continue. “you don’t like valentine’s day?!”

you knew it was ironic to befriend literal cupid when you didn’t have a taste for romance to begin with, but you tried to hide your entertained expression with a lighthearted eye roll

“i’ve never celebrated it. it seems like a capitalistic excuse to buy a bunch of overpriced stuff, to be honest.”

you physically winced when you heard the crack of taichi’s poor, poor heart. his puppy eyes widened at your revelation and leaned forward, uncharacteristically serious for his cupid persona. luckily, he was taking a fifteen-minute break so the curtains were drawn to hide his immense sadness

“b-but!” taichi spluttered, his brain running a million arguments at once, which was way too fast for his mouth. “it’s valentine’s day! it’s sooo romantic! love is everywhere! how can you not love love?”

you thought about it some more before shrugging, crossing your legs and trying to not break taichi’s heart even more. the poor cupid, it looked like he was going to cry like a baby

“why do you love love then?”

only you could render taichi silent. he had never been truly asked that question before, nor had he reflected on why he was the first person to become cupid every year

when taichi struggled to answer, you waited before he started speaking. it lacked the usual wonder and excitement he always had, it seemed like it was almost... personal

“i love love because... love is who i am. i didn’t...” taichi stopped, as if considering sharing with you before continuing, not giving you the second to tell him he didn’t have to. he wanted to, anyways

“i didn’t have love to call my own, at least, not the way i wanted it. so, i made my own love. i love people, i love the world, i love everything. everything deserves love! just because i love a lot, doesn’t make it any less special.”

you thought taichi would’ve said the expensive bouquets florists made of the prettiest roses. or the largest stuffed animals holding stitched plush hearts in their paws. or sunsets with classical music playing in the background like a nicholas sparks film. not... not that

“okay you sap, maybe valentine’s day isn’t that bad if you like it, then.”

taichi’s wings fluttered and he sat up, a smile upon his face

“i promise, valentine’s day is the best!”

now, that i’ve met you, taichi thought

FEBRUARY 9 — taichi came to work only to find a bouquet of flowers upon his booth. they were the grandest displays of affection yet, with the best-smelling hundred petal roses he had ever imagined

you, on the other hand, weren’t so impressed

“cupid, have you stolen the heart of another?” you said in the tone of a dramatic shakespearian actor, pretending to swoon when taichi hid his face in the flowers

“i... usually get flowers like these when i work, it’s nothing, really.” taichi mumbled, holding the flowers to his chest as a warm feeling spread across his body. he usually never got flowers, this was the first time someone had found his charms alluring enough to gift him such a pricey present

one look and you already knew he was lying. your heart fell a little when you noticed how happy taichi was, but you pretended to not care as you winked at him

“oh~ taichi has a lover now, huh?” he giggled in response, adamantly denying it despite holding the bouquet like it was his most prized possession. you glared a little harder at the red roses more than you’d like to admit

why were you feeling so... jealous? it’s not like you wanted the flowers or anything so—oh

when taichi turned that lovesick gaze towards you, you suddenly felt like you were on a sugar rush

when taichi performed his role better than ever with his newfound love for all things traditionally romantic, you watched off to the side

you reached up to your chest to feel the arrow, but to no avail

have you fallen for cupid?

FEBRUARY 11 — taichi shuffled the cards professionally, but his behavior was anything but that. the last time you had sat on the other side of the booth was days ago, but here you were, waiting for your love reading

when taichi met you, you weren’t a person who heavily believed in love. romance wasn’t something that made you happy nor did valentine’s day make you count down to february 14th like him. yet, you suddenly paid for a reading

you stared expectantly at him, your face once again unreadable and hard to distinguish. even if taichi was friends with you, he never mastered the art of reading you like a romance book. it was one of his most prominent talents, too, so it was strange why he couldn’t

you only showed him what you wanted him to see, unfortunately. regardless, taichi did the whole shebang, theatrics and all even if you had seen it a thousand times by now

“welcome to cupid’s love booth! let me read your love life~” taichi laid out the pink cards in a pretty, attention-grabbing manner before asking you to pick three. you did so relatively quickly, which taichi admired you for (he had once sat waiting for someone to pick, but they had taken nearly ten minutes. there was only so much cupid could do)

when taichi flipped them over, it was surprising, to say the least. of course, you didn’t understand a thing as you waited for him to explain. however, taichi fell quiet, reading the cards with furrowed eyebrows

“awww, come on, cupid, give it to me straight. am i destined to be single forever?” you joked but a part of you worried about taichi’s reaction. even though he wore his heart on his sleeve and always expressed his feelings, he had never reacted this negatively to a reading before

taichi laughed at your joke, but it felt like a customer service one. it seemed strained and before you could ask if he was okay, taichi’s brilliant wink put him back as the amusement park’s favorite cupid

“is there someone you’re not telling me about~? it seems like you have a friend you like, am i right?” taichi had hit bullseye; how did he know just from those cards? you didn’t answer, just offering an innocent shrug as if you didn’t care. you very much did, though

“so i am! i’m seeing that you’ve recently liked them, ahhh, young love~” taichi sighed, as if in love with the concept already. “looks like love’s in the air, my dear, so don’t worry about a thing! they like you back, without a doubt.”

you looked up at this, eyes wide before returning to your nonchalant state. taichi wondered what that could’ve meant even as he tried to maintain his shaking hands

“they do? how do you know?”

taichi held a finger to his lips, as if it was a secret only cupid could know

“shhh, i just know. trust me, they’d be a fool to not like you back.”

you could tell it wasn’t cupid just talking, and you knew what you had to do

“i’ll ask them to be my valentine tomorrow, then.”

taichi’s heart broke but... as long as you were happy, how could he say no?

FEBRUARY 13 — taichi wished he had a valentine. if only you liked him, maybe he would’ve asked you, his first crush, to be his this month (and even longer). but, you were somewhere else, asking someone else to be your valentine

taichi frowned, finding it hard to maintain his happy excitement forever as the line began becoming longer and longer. taichi huffed, looking around as if you’d suddenly appear. but, taichi’s life wasn’t a movie...

“hey cupid, why so sad?”

taichi turned around to see the biggest plushie he had seen in his entire life. it covered your entire frame, with the dog ears flopping over its giant black eyes cutely. in its arms was a red heart with the cursive words “i like you!” in white stitching

before taichi could even react, you peeked over the plush’s shoulder with a slightly embarrassed look

“can you take it already? i’ve been getting weird looks from everyone i’ve walked by.”

taichi took the plush and placed it on the seat next to him, about to speak before you pulled out an even bigger bouquet from behind your back

they weren’t just red roses. they were a rainbow of them, ranging from pink, white, yellow, blue, red, and even black! taichi could barely even count how many there were before you passed it to him, doing your best to not pass out and die from how sappy this all was

“see, these are even better than the bouquet you got last time. i clearly am the better, uh, person for you, you know?” taichi didn’t have the time to respond before you turned around again and presented a display of chocolates, all of them heart-shaped and tied in ribbon

“you like chocolate, right? yeah, of course you do, i also got—” before you could keep rambling, taichi gently held your hand. your heartrate skyrocketed and you froze, unsure of what to do when taichi was looking at you with his heart eyes

“you got all of this... for me?” taichi was genuinely amazed and flattered, a light dust of red across his cheeks at how romantic all of this was. you blushed as well, looking away bashfully

“i mean, yeah. i don’t see anyone else around.”

“but... you don’t like valentine’s day?”

you sighed, knowing the next words out of your mouth are word he’s going to never let you forget

“but, i like you.”

“but... i thought you liked someone else?”

“stupid cupid, i like you. only you.”

taichi stood up, not as cupid, but as himself. when he softly turned your head towards him, he smiled gently, squeezing your hands with all the appreciation in the world

“i like you, too. with or without the romance, i would’ve said yes to being your valentine no matter what you did.”

you breathed a sigh of relief. sure, you didn’t love love like taichi, but... he deserved it

“i have an idea.” you proposed, leaning in closer as taichi awaited your response with bated breath

“you should open a kissing booth.”

“you’d be my only customer.”

“then give me my kiss already!”

FEBRUARY 14 (valentine’s day) — every year, taichi spent valentine’s alone. until, he met you

“stupid cupid, i like you.”

you and taichi were shot by cupid’s arrow this valentine’s day

[jippy-kandi]

Digimon Adventure: 2020 – Episode 36: Operation Satellite Sniper (Review)

Thoughts on the thirty-sixth episode of the Digimon Adventure reboot series.

This episode was . . . sigh. I loved that Koushirou was in it so much, because he breathed much needed new life into these recent batch of episodes, but at the same time . . . it was so basic.

The episode starts off with Taichi and co. just casually coming across Koushirou - with no build up, no fanfare, just as though they were passing by and happened to see him. lol. (Yes, I know Koushirou requested their help at the end of last episode - but them getting to him could’ve been an event itself!) This show is . . .

The huge fossilised Digimon and the pillar of light was interesting, though. Yay?

Their evolutions (except Taichi’s, of course - this is his show, people!) actually took blink-and-you-miss split seconds to us, but took up “five minutes” in-universe time, lol.

Seeing BladeKuwagamon and MetallifeKuwagamon was cool. I just wish I was more of an actual Digimon fan - instead of a Chosen Children fan - so I would appreciate them more. :D

Taichi: “BlitzGreymon . . . What’s this evolution?!” Same, Taichi, same. You took the words out of our mouths. :D Jesus, that was so random and dull. It came out of nowhere with zero build-up - and had such a lame evolution “sequence”. WHO IS MAKING THESE DECISIONS AT TOEI ANIMATION? You shouldn’t make it so blatantly obvious that all you care about is selling Digimon merchandise. -_-

I do think the idea that Digimon evolutions can adapt to their environment is super interesting, though. But why not show it in a more impactful and meaningful way? Instead of this abrupt evolution to stop a C-plot about a falling satellite that literally no one but Koushirou cared about.

Taichi’s exchange with Koushirou - that he’s leaving the fate of Tokyo up to him to save - was so forced. If this series had developed their friendship better (and not just in the first few episodes, and then left them hanging ever since), this scene would’ve worked. But it didn’t. You just have one (basic) character telling the other to do the job because they trust them. Like . . . no, Toei, I need more than this.

Someone went back into the Toei office to draw derpy-looking Koushirou riding on MegaKabuterimon’s back, didn’t they? LOL. What an odd change in animation quality. I guess they really needed that shot - however bad. :D

Again, Koushirou reminiscing about his friends and not being alone and doing it for them etc. would’ve hit harder had he actually been a part of the plot, and not just harping on about an ISS situation for episodes on end. It’s just bad. Toei, get your shit together.

MegaKabuterimon: “That’s it, Koushirou-han! This is our moment! The biggest stage of our lives!” . . . But was it? Because you stayed an Ultimate. You didn’t even reach Mega. Meanwhile, the strongest of you - Taichi - has already reached two Megas and an alternate form. SMH. This would’ve been a great time for Koushirou’s Mega evolution - it was his episode, Toei.

But at least the “energy” form of HerculesKabuterimon was shown (so he’s incoming!)? We’ll take scraps at this point, folks.

This episode was really just the kids going up a “pillar of light” for 20 minutes, lmao.

Next week: Mimi! THANK FUCK. Please, Mimi, cure my boredom with this series. You are my only hope. But I saw Taichi in the preview, so I’m prepared for him to shoehorn himself into your episode, too. orz

I’m still waiting for Yamato’s comeback. Toei, remember him? The more interesting of the two main protagonists??? Sigh.

[biribirichan1]

Happy Birthday to one of my all time favourite manga characters, Taichi! Here's a short one-shot I wrote for Taichi's birthday last year. Dedicated to all my friends in the Taichi Appreciation Thread on Myanimelist and Discord, especially for @rainbowreflects who does so much for the chihayafuru fan community!

...

"Eyelashes, have another piece of cake!" boomed a half-drunk, happy voice into Taichi's ears.

"Harada sensei! I can't possibly have another slice. My stomach is close to bursting," Taichi laughed. "Also, I think you've had enough to drink!"

Taking the sake bottle from Harada sensei's hand, Taichi extricated himself from the living room, eyes scanning his birthday party crowd.

"I wonder where she went," Taichi mused out loud. Kanade, being near enough to overhear, smiled and asked, "Is she still feeling upset about the whole thing?"

"I think so," he replied honestly. "You saw how silent she was today, while we were setting up for the party, right? Usually she'll light up the whole house with her enthusiasm for balloons and cake."

Kana laughed, "Remember two years ago, how she volunteered to be on cleaning duty for the whole week in Shiranami society, so that Harada sensei got her favourite flavour for your birthday cake instead of yours?"

Taichi grinned. "Yeah, her excuse was, you don't even like cake!"

Sighing, he added, "It's hard seeing her this way."

Kana patted his back and said, "Buck up, she'll get over it. Just like you did so long ago." She smiled reassuringly and added, "Look there she is - walking out to the balcony. Go out there, cheer her up!"

...

"Mind if I share?" Taichi asks as he walks out into the balcony.

Hastily wiping her eyes, she exclaims, "Dad! It's your birthday party – what are you doing out here? Go back inside and celebrate!"

Taichi smiles fondly, and asks, "How can I celebrate with my precious Hina-chan is crying her heart out over a boy, hmm?"

"Dad! "

"You know he doesn't deserve your tears, right?"

"Hm. I know." Pausing a bit, Hinamori says, "It still hurts."

Pulling his daughter into an affectionate hug, Taichi says, "I know it hurts, squirt. Trust me, I know."

Hinamori scoffs and says, "Dad, you're the happiest person, I know. You and mom are still waaayyy too affectionate around me and Mei! You don't understand."

Taichi laughs, his brown eyes dancing in the sunlight. "I was a teenager once too, you know. I know what its like to have my heart broken."

Hinamori whirls around to face her father, fire in her eyes, and gasps, "You never told me and Mei! I thought we knew all your stories."

Taichi laughs, "I turned 45 today. How many life stories do you think I have?"

"But, dad, we love your stories! How you met mom, how you lost the Meijin match thrice, that time when you finally, finally beat Arata-oji chan, how you became a doctor, how you… how you…" Hinamori faltered.

Taichi chuckled. "You were saying?"

"Fine, fine," Hinamori shrugged. "Maybe we don't know all your stories."

Laughing at his daughter's scowl, Taichi offered, "How about I'll tell you tonight, once all the guests leave. And in return, you can come inside now, and celebrate my birthday with me? What do you say?"

Seeing Hinamori's strained smile made Taichi's heart ache. What he wouldn't give to be able to let his daughter know that it would be alright. That the pain would fade and one day she'd wake up and realize that the world wasn't quite so heavy anymore. Just as he himself had.

"Sweetheart, it's gonna be tough for a while, but you know you can lean on me and mom, right?" Taichi knew that the journey from heartbreak to healing was one that everyone had to walk alone, but that meant he had to give even more love and understanding to his daughters.

Prodding his daughter, he added, "I also saved you a slice of my birthday cake. We got your favourite, you know?" Taichi winked.

"DAD! No one will ever let me live that one down, huh? You know you don't like cake! So it's totally fair me and Mei get the flavours we want!" Hinamori grinned. She knew their dad was putty in their hands.

"There's my happy girl," Taichi smiled. "Let's go inside, shall we?"

"Yeah, let's do that." Hinamori seemed to be considering something. "Shall we challenge Harada sensei to a genpei match?"

Taichi balked. "No thank you, Hina – I think I'd like to spend my birthday this year without any broken furniture," he exclaimed, remembering Harada's dive during his last birthday party that broke one of their sofa legs, "Honestly, sometimes I think you're just as bad as Chihaya."

Hina laughed, and as she pulled her dad along with her towards Harada sensei, Taichi couldn't help but feel a glow inside. Smiling he murmured, "You know – its been a good 45 years."

...

Here's wishing for a happy ending for our boy. I purposefully kept who he ends up with vague because I feel like what I really wish for in Chihayfuru is not any particular ship to happen, but just to see Taichi moving on from his heartbreak, gaining confidence, loving himself and finding happiness in life. Here's to your happiness, Taichi! Happy Birthday!

[weebtarurights]

Taichi Nanao SR ( Dog God’s Envoy) - Part 1

Part 1 || Part 2 

( HAPPY HAPPY TAICHI DAY ~~ ! ੈ♡‧₊˚ (◕▽◕✿) ⁺✧ ੈ♡‧₊ ˚ Translated one of Taichi’s SR for Taichi fans out there^^~ Enjoy, everyone !  )

Story Title: "Komainu-sama Panic"

Izumi: I'm sorry for making you guys help me. Taichi: It's fine! It's been a while since I helped with ad hoc. It's super fun! Banri: Well, It nice to learn new stuff sometimes. Yuki: The costumes' designs are interesting. I can use them as a reference. Izumi: Thank you, everyone. It's about time for dinner. Shall we go home? Taichi: Yep! I'm starving---Hn? I didn't know there's a shrine here! Izumi: You're right. There's an old signboard. ..... "Komainu Shrine"? It says. Yuki: Great. We're you being summoned by the god of dogs? Banri: Ah, I remember. I heard some college dudes are calling this place a 'power spot' or sumthin'. Yuki: Power spot? Taichi: I'm curious.   Banri: Right? True or not, the rumor is quite intriguing. Taichi: I want to see it for myself!

Yuki: Eh... Don't you think it's fishy? Taichi: We're just checking it out for a bit! We might gain something! Yuki:  Fine, but let’s be quick....

Banri: The hell.... Nothin' looks special in this shrine. 

Yuki: I don't think a power spot exists in this area. Banri: A rumor is just a rumor after all.   Taichi: What a bummer... Izumi: But it doesn't change the fact that this place is still a shrine. Let's offer a prayer. Taichi: ...Huh? There's only one komainu in this shrine. Banri: Yeah, you're right. There should be another one. Izumi: I wonder if it's being repaired. Taichi: So this komainu is all alone... It's covered with leaves too. It's pitiful to leave him like this. Lemme clean him up aー bit. ???: ーーYou have my gratitude, human child. To tell you the truth, I have been in trouble for quite some time now. Taichi: Eh? ???:  This pitiful guardian has a request for you. Will you please look for my pair--the other komainu? Taichi: E....EHHHHHH!?!? Izumi: Taichi-kun? Taichi: J, J-J, Just now, the dog t-t-talked... Yuki: Talking about yourself? Taichi: Not me! This komainu talked! Banri: Ha? Bet it's just your imagination. Izumi: I didn't hear anything except everyone's voice though. Yuki: Maybe the dog wanted to be friends with the other dog? Banri: Yeah, yeah. Taichi: Ban-chan! Not you too ! Come on, listen carefully! Yuki and Banri: ...... Izumi: Your ears may be playing tricks on you. Yuki: We're done here, right? Let's go home. Banri: Right. Oi, Taichi. Autumn Troupe has practice tonight. Don't be late or Sakyo-san will snap on you. Taichi: Yeah....

----

Taichi: (Fuah~ It's morning already...) 

Taichi: (... Hn? My body feels strange...) Omi: Taichi. Wake up. You'll miss breakfast if you won't get no--Hm? Hey, how did you get here? Taichi: (Eh? ) Omi: You're clean but where is your collar? Taichi: ( Collar!? I have never worn a collar in my life !) Wan wan ! (Wan wan...?) (ーーEHH!? ) (W-what in the world is happening!? ) Taichi: Wan!? Wan wan wan !? Omi: Ahaha. You're lively. Taichi: (Mirror....Mirror...!) Omi: Ah, oi... Taichi: ....!? 

Taichi: (I became a dog~!?)

NOTES:

1) Komainu (lion-dog)  are a pair of lion-like statue guarding the entrance of shrines or temples. It is believed that they ward off evil spirits.

2) Power spots are places that are believed to be endowed with mystical powers. Visitors go to these places to pray for good luck, protection, healing etc.