Sup fam! š while I'm still organizing my own list of ways to torments the bois, I thought I'd send my first request in! Not exactly sure how the different combos can work, but maybe 19 for Ichimatsu? š¼
Definitely more to come lol š¹ but I'll make sure to spread them out so you don't feel overwhelmed. Thank you so much, I caaaare yooooou ššš
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19. Grief/mourning
OHOHO I can't wait to see your list! X3c
the combos are pretty easy, I can see where they might be confusing tho! some of them don't have letters along with the number which means it's not a 'category', it's just its own thing, but if it does have letters to go with it, you can choose one of those letters.
LIKE, say if you sent a request for a character with 1A, the 1 is "acute infectious disease", which is like, pretty broad and contains a TON of different diseases, which have their own letters. so if you just sent 1 by itself I'd spin the wheel to see which illness I felt like giving the character, but if you specify 1A, that means the request is for the character suffering from a cold!
another example, 6 is the "broken bones" category, you can send that to let me choose which bone I wanna break, but there's also the choice of different ones so if you send, ohhh, 6A, that means you want the character to have a broken rib
SO YEAH I can see where it's a lil confusing but I hope I explained it ok!!
(send ALL THE REQUESTS you could never overwhelm me XD)
anyways I've seen this idea done a couple times but I haven't seen anyone put an Iro spin on it and I was craving that Iro content sooooo...
TRIGGER WARNING though, for animal death! tread lightly <3
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Ichimatsu has been sitting outside for hours holding the body.
It was a surprise to everyone when he came home carrying a heap of fluffy orange fur, not moving or breathing. Ichimatsu himself looked no different than usual, his half-lidded expression, probably too in shock to have an actual response. He was immediately crowded around, everyone asking questions, and all he could do was explain in that soft-spoken voice he uses when heās trying not to cry.
He didnāt even really know what happened himself. He just told them he hadnāt seen ESP Kitty for a few days, and then tonight he went out to feed all his catsā¦ and there was his precious friend in the alley. Surrounded by a bunch of his other cats, almost like they were protecting him, and moving only once Ichimatsu approached.
The tears started to form when he talked about picking ESP Kitty up, seeing the catās eyes open to look up at him. And ESP Kitty let out a weak meow, closed his eyes, and died in Ichimatsuās arms. āIt was like he was waiting for me,ā Ichimatsu said bitterly, and the tears began to drip down. āLike he was just hanging on long enough to say goodbye.ā
Then he pushed past all of his brothers, went out the back door, and has been sitting on the grass outside ever since.
None of them really know what to do or how to handle this. Itās the first time one of Ichimatsuās cats has passed away, and especially one who he was so close to; who they were all so close to, to be honest. Theyāve all kind of hung back, thinking he needs some time alone to process everything. After all, Ichimatsu likes to be left alone at the best of times, and none of them can imagine him reacting positively to their company right now.
However, when itās time to get ready for bed, around midnight when they all start to get tired, Ichimatsu hasnāt come back inside. Itās not exactly freezing outside, but itās certainly a chilly fall evening, and theyāre starting to worry that he might be losing himself in his grief.
Before any of them can actually agree on who would be the best fit to go check on him, Karamatsuās volunteered to take first crack at it. Tonight it seems like heās the one not taking no for an answer rather than caving to everyone else. The rest of them look at each other with a silent exchange of words, and eventually come to the conclusion that, as kind and sensitive as Karamatsu is, he may be able to at least get Ichimatsu to come inside. If not, heāll be back with a fresh bruise and someone else can give it a try.
So Karamatsu throws his hoodie on, grabs one of their thicker spare blankets, and heads outside.
Predictably, Ichimatsu is sitting in the same spot as he was the last time any of them looked out. Heās huddled in the grass near the back steps, curled up with his knees hugged against himself, with ESP Kittyās body cradled to his chest. His head is ducked down at an angle that doesnāt allow anyone to see an expression.
Karamatsu shivers a bit when he steps out ā glad he thought to bring the blanket with him. He doesnāt say a word as he lowers himself down next to his little brother, and gently drapes the blanket around Ichimatsuās shoulders.
The way Ichimatsuās frame shudders suggests that he didnāt realize how cold he was until he now has something warm around him. He doesnāt really lift his head.
Thatās not really promising, but Karamatsu has never been one to just give up, particularly when one of his brothers is in such a bad state. He shifts around a little, trying to get comfortable, lightly nudging his knee against Ichimatsuās.
At last Ichimatsu speaks up in a mumble. āI donāt want to talk, Karamatsu.ā
āYou donāt have to.ā Karamatsu matches his brotherās volume, slightly caught off guard that Ichimatsu has actually called him by name. āI just wanted to check on you. Everyoneās worried. Itās getting cold out, and you didnāt even come in to eat dinner.ā
āWasnāt hungry. And Iām warmer now. So thereās nothing to worry about.ā
There is, though. Thereās always something to worry about when people are mourning the loss of someone or something important to them. Although the rest of the brothers understand they canāt just tell Ichimatsu not to grieve (and that they canāt just not grieve themselves), ignoring his own wellbeing isnāt going to help a damn thing.
Karamatsu sits in silence for a moment, side by side with his little brother, before glancing over to take stock of the scene. Now that heās closer, he can see tear tracks on Ichimatsuās cheeks, that his eyes are red and puffy from crying. ESP Kittyās body is resting there in his arms like the two of them were made for each other. If it werenāt for the fact that the cat isnāt breathing, it might look like he was just asleep.
Perhaps what makes Karamatsu best for the job is that he wasnāt as close to ESP Kitty as some of the others. He was still recovering from other injuries while the rest of the family bonded with him. Thatās not to say that he doesnāt care about the cat, because of course he loved ESP Kitty as much as his brothers. But he doesnāt have as strong an emotional attachment, so he may not fall to pieces the way, say, Choromatsu might. Hopefully, that means it will be easier for him to comfort Ichimatsu.
He lifts a hand and reaches over, giving delicate pets between ESP Kittyās ears; he almost expects Ichimatsu to jerk away or slap his hand. It doesnāt happen. Though he flinches a little, he doesnāt stop Karamatsu from touching his friend.
āYou know,ā he muses, āI didnāt know this little fellow as well as the rest of you did. I regret that. Do you think I could hold him for a moment?ā
Thatās what gets a reaction from Ichimatsu. The fourth eldest violently shakes his head, clutching the cat closer to him as if he feels the need to protect the cat. āNo. I canāt let go of him. I canāt put him down.ā
Karamatsu tilts his head, and pulls his hand away both to avoid distressing Ichimatsu further and to rub his brotherās back. He doesnāt say anything, just making sure Ichimatsu sees the inquisitive head tilt.
āI canāt let go of him,ā Ichimatsu repeats. The tears start anew, spilling down his face. āIf I let goā¦ā He crumples in on himself, holding ESP Kitty as close as he possibly can. āIf I let goā¦ then heās really goneā¦ā
His voice breaks and raises half an octave on those last few words. He starts to sob again, pressing his forehead against the top of ESP Kittyās head.
Karamatsu hesitates to lead Ichimatsu into a hug, fearing it wonāt be tolerated well, then quickly bridges the gap once Ichimatsu leans in against him. For a long time, he holds Ichimatsu close, stroking his hair and rubbing his shoulder and letting him cry.
He doesnāt know quite what to say. Everything he says either sounds cruel or patronizing in his head.
So heās quiet for a while, simply allowing Ichimatsu to weep, embracing his brother tightly like that will take all the pain away. He knows it wonāt. And he doesnāt want to take the pain away; this kind of loss should hurt, and itās almost a good thing that Ichimatsu can still feel pain. It means that his depression isnāt blocking him from feeling anything, that heās still in touch with his emotions even if he has trouble with it sometimes.
Besidesā¦ if heās going to come through his grief, it canāt just be shoved down and forgotten about. He remembers what heās told Ichimatsu before, that sometimes when it hurts, the only thing to do is let it hurt so that it can be healed. Nothing good comes from wanting to deny oneās emotions, regardless of what they are.
He brushes a kiss over the top of Ichimatsuās head. āHeās gone either way,ā Karamatsu sighs, and he feels almost like a monster to say that. But what happens if Ichimatsu keeps holding on, never letting go? Heāll stay stuck. Heāll rot in the past and heāll lose himself and the rest of them will lose their brother. He has to accept that, as tragic and painful as it is, his friend isnāt with them anymore.
Ichimatsuās cries have faded to dull whimpers, stinging eyes as he wipes his tears against the shoulder of Karamatsuās hoodie. āIā¦ I knowā¦ā He blinks and looks down, petting ESP Kittyās back. āBut it hurts. I want him back. Iām so angryā¦ I donāt even know what happened to him. Was he sick and I didnāt notice? Did he get hurt and I canāt see it? I promised Iād take care of himā¦ that Iād never let anything happen to himā¦ and nowā¦ I wasnāt thereā¦ā
āYou were always there,ā Karamatsu reassures, tracing lines between Ichimatsuās shoulder blades. āYouāre always there for all of your cats. I know it hurts not knowing what happened, butā¦ whatever happened, it wasnāt your fault. You took such good care of him, and he loved you so much.ā
āHe was my best friend.ā Ichimatsu sniffles and draws in a shaky breath. āIt was just so fuckingā¦ easyā¦ with him. He never judged me or thought I was a freak or cared about anything everybody else cares about. All he knew was that I kept him fed and I loved him and that was it.ā
Karamatsu nods. Thatās just the way animals are, he thinks. Animals and babies; they donāt have any ability to judge, and as long as someone takes care of them and treats them well, they love unconditionally. āHe loved you, Ichimatsu. You made his life the best it could be. I understand you donāt want anyone to know this, butā¦ you have a very good heart.ā
That gets a brief, mirthless laugh from his little brother. His fingers continue to pet down ESP Kittyās back, and he sniffles again. āHe used to curl up and purr really loud when I pet him like this. And there was that timeā¦ I got all jealous because he was following Totty aroundā¦ā He lets out another laugh, a few more tears falling down his cheeks. āAndā¦ā
āAnd it turned out Jyushimatsu had put a cat treat in Tottyās hoodie pocket to prank you,ā Karamatsu chuckles. āTotty was taking his hoodie off at the end of the day, and it fell out, and you almost throttled him because you thought he was the one pranking you!ā
Ichimatsuās laughing a little harder, still crying the whole time. āOh, my God. I was so pissed. I scooped up ESP Kitty and went to my little corner and didnāt talk to Jyushi for the rest of the night. Then the next morning Jyushi held up ESP Kitty and apologized in that stupid voice, like he always does.ā
Karamatsu lets out a breath and tugs the blanket a bit tighter around Ichimatsuās shoulders. āJyushimatsu could never get ESP Kittyās meow right, either. Which is funny, because he and Osomatsu are the best mimics of us all.ā
āYeah, no. ESP Kitty had the best meow. And the best purr.ā Ichimatsuās hand shifts upwards, scratching behind the catās ears. āHe always knew when I was sad. If I was having a bad day and he was around, heād come and curl up in my lap and purr like a Goddamn motorboat. And I dunno why, butā¦ it always made me feel better. I could listen to him purring and feel it against my stomach for hours.ā
āIt was special, youāre right.ā Another shiver from Ichimatsu makes a light bulb go off in Karamatsuās head. āI rememberā¦ when it was raining or snowing, you would always bring him inside the house. And Mommy doesnāt like the cats inside overnight, but you convinced her to make an exception. Itās getting awfully cold out tonight.ā
He tilts his head down, just a little, just enough that he can bring his little brotherās eyes to meet his. āā¦ Ichimatsu. Why donāt we bring him inside?ā
Ichimatsuās face scrunches up, and more tears start a new cascade down his face. His grip around ESP Kitty tightensā¦ but he nods.
āYā¦ yeah. Okay. He can warm upā¦ andā¦ e-everyone elseā¦ can say goodbye.ā He allows Karamatsu to carefully guide him to his feet, leaning on his big brother as they walk up the steps. āDoā¦ do you thinkā¦ Mom would let us bury him back hereā¦?ā
Karamatsu hums. āIf you can convince her to let him stay in the house overnight, I think you can convince her to do anything, my brother.ā
The smile Ichimatsu gives is shaky, and vanished as quickly as it came. When they get to the top steps, he pauses, turning to his older brother. āUhā¦ do youā¦ do you maybe wanna hold him?ā
Karamatsu gives a smile in return, sad and understanding, then he gives Ichimatsuās shoulders a squeeze and kisses the side of his forehead. āOnce we get inside, I would like that. Right now, let me hold you. Alright?ā
Ichimatsu takes in a quivery breath, pressing himself in against Karamatsuās side in search of support. He knows by now that heāll get it, even when he doesnāt really want it, but especially when he truly needs it. āThā¦ thanks, Karamatsu.ā
So they head into the house. Thereās grief behind them and grief ahead ā for how long, who knows?
At least Ichimatsu feels better walking into it with his brothers by his side than walking into it alone.
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My pronouns are she/her with male preference.
My personality type is ISTP and I'm a Gemini. I'm really introverted and I prefer to stay in than go out. I can seem really cold and distant, but in reality I'm really touch starved but I don't know how to initiate it and I'm too shy to. To go with that, I suck at expressing my emotions and I can seem really unenthusiastic or uninterested, but I really am not, I just don't know how to get my thoughts across properly. I can also get quite protective of friends and family.
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ā¼ to begin with, we all know this man can figure out anything
ā¼ for that reason, while you may seem uninterested/unenthusiastic, he knows you are not. He isnāt called the best detective for nothing!
ā¼ he knows and understands you better than anyone else. You hardly ever have to explain how you feel to him
ā¼ ranpo can also tell when you want affection and that youāre shy to initiate it so you heās got you!
ā¼ I can totally see him being playful about it though. Sometimes heāll pretend to not know that you want attention/affection just cause heās ranpo
ā¼ he doesnāt go overboard with his teasing and will cave though
ā¼ heās definitely an attention hog so heāll likely initiate affection on his own anyway
ā¼ doesnāt mind that youāre shy at all by the way! Heād find it adorable
ā¼ ranpo lowkey likes your protectiveness.
ā¼ he needs help doing a lot of normal tasks so if youāre being protective and your attention is on him heāll love it
ā¼ omg but please praise this man. He loves receiving compliments and praise but when itās from you itās 10x better
ā¼ youāre the only person he will share his sweets with just thought I should throw that out there
ā¼ heās an intp so he also tends to be more introverted
ā¼ heās lazy so I 100% believe heād rather stay at home with you than go out too
ā¼ āranpo you need to goooo to work, Iām sure they need you thereā
ā¼ āI donāt careā
ā¼ biggest man child but great boyfriend
ā¼ youāll never have to feel misunderstood around him and heāll 100% never make you feel unloved
ā¼ also expect a lot of affection and whining for attention from him š¹
ā¼ overall, a good match! Your protectiveness will come in handy around him lol and heāll know you better than anyone else 100%!
ā ā(y/nnnnn)ā is the first thing you hear while entering your apartment. Youād been gone almost all day and you were sure your boyfriend was dying for some attention (and candy). Times like these are your favorite. Work can make it difficult to see each other often, so you look forward to these evenings.
Ranpo is sitting on the couch, whole body stretched out. One of his arms is laying on top of his eyes while the other hangs off the couch. ā(Y/nnnnnn)ā he whines again.
You quietly make your way across the living room knowing exactly what he wants. You kneel down to his level and immediately, he grabs your hand with his free one, and places it atop his head. āPlay with my hair.ā
You giggle at his childish behavior and nudge his side to get him to move over. āScoot ranpo.ā He obliges and moves to make a space for you on the small couch. You lay down and begin to rake your hand through his soft hair which causes him to wrap an arm around you and nuzzle into your side. This adorable man child seriously wants your attention every minute of the day. You donāt really mind though, itās quite cute.
āDid you bring me candy?ā You look down to see him already staring at you. āCourse, what kind of a girlfriend would I be if I didnāt bring my childish boyfriend candy?ā You tease.
He makes a pouty face before reaching up to place a light kiss on your mouth. āThank you (y/n).ā In an instant, he lays his head between your shoulder and neck and tightness his grip around you.
āI love you.ā
āI love you too, ranpo.ā
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