#Izumi is very concerned

[novaneondream]

Girl dad things

[juriyuna]

Thinkin' about Kanagi again...

I really like how Kanagi's struggle with relationships is portrayed. She holds everyone at arm's length, but it's largely unintentional; she's just... bad at forming and maintaining close bonds.

It's readily apparent in a number of her stories that she cares deeply for others, but she has no idea how to get those feelings across because the way she interacts with the world is so different from "normal". She doesn't have much of a drive to actively Make Friends, either, which adds to her constantly feeling like she's on the outside looking in.

Like this one girl in a flashback in Halloween Castle, for example. She was crying over losing her beloved partner to a witch, and Kanagi had no idea what to say. She couldn't even bring herself to go "it'll be alright" because she didn't want to offer hollow words that might not even be true, so she stood there in silence. She wanted to be able to comfort this girl, but she didn't know where to start, especially since she saw the situation as her own fault in the first place for failing to protect this girl's partner in battle.

Even Kanagi's reputation as a whole fits into this. Other magical girls often see her as cold and inflexible, and since she's a bit short-tempered and not that outwardly affectionate, she doesn't know how to show them she truly does care beyond trying to enforce peace in the Eastern wards. So she accepts this image of rigidity, telling herself that it doesn't matter how her girls see her as long as she can still keep them safe. It still gnaws at her heart, though...

It's a very unique kind of loneliness when you'd kinda like to be closer with others, but you have a hard time making meaningful connections with them because your mind doesn't operate the same way theirs does. It sucks extra when you're not always the best at expressing yourself-- you run the risk of sounding patronizing or like you're rattling off platitudes when trying to show people you care, or maybe you get angry when you're really just worried. You come off as bossy, or distant, or unfriendly, and all you can do is tell yourself "well, I tried" and let people think what they will.

I dunno, I don't have much of a point to make here other than reiterating that I love how Kanagi is written. Most characters who keep others at a distance do so out of fear or trauma, so it's an interesting change of pace (and painfully real) to see someone whose disconnect stems from being socially inept. f4 did a great job on this one.

[koushirouizumi]

Repeat!Taichi: You deserve better than these... "One night Stands" or--- Repeat!KoushirO Izumi, Point Blank: I'd be *fine* with just "one night stands" Repeat!TAICHI:

[seventeenlovesthree]

In case you haven’t known yet that Taikoura owns my entire heart: Taishirou and Taiora are usually quite self-explanatory, so let’s shed some light (and love) on Koura being the absolute rairpair in this dynamic, shall we?

Their dynamic would probably develop the slowest. However, a slowburn can shine even brighter the longer you let the candle burn. Between her helping him to finally find a wardrobe he feels comfortable in and him providing all the technical support she needs to make her work as accessible as possible - it’s the little things in between that make them work so well. Her being the first to eventually drop the honorific for him, the gentle teasing, the physical touch and comfort. They may have grown closer initially because they’re both irrevocably linked - and in love with - Taichi; Sora will always cherish Taichi’s hairclip and Koushirou will always try to keep Taichi updated and included once he’s away due to diplomat duty, hence creating stylish glasses instead of goggles for once to make sure they’ll maintain connected.

However, there’s something that belongs to the two redheads only; it’s the subtle understanding, the care and dedication that made them go further. (And don’t worry, they’ll treat Taichi for dinner to make up for it when he gets back.💜🧡❤️)

[raelyn-dreams]

Enstars dorms, basically:

Mika/Ritsu = Gay goths with separation anxiety and a fear of abandonment.

Sora/Madara/Wataru/Subaru = Loud and chaotic, Sora becomes a willing accessory to far too many crimes.

Tetora/HiMERU/Arashi = Gender.

Mayoi/Tomoya = "I did not sign up for this".

Tatsumi/Koga = Rock and revolution but in wildly different ways.

Jun/Kohaku = Chill Reimei technically (but fuck the school actually).

Tori/Yuzuru = Himemiya privilege bc how the FUCK does Tori get his own personal butler as a roommate???

Kaoru/Yuta/Nagisa = There is Something going on but Kaoru is too scared to ask.

Keito/Hokuto/Hajime = Autism.

Tsumugi/Ibara/Midori/Mitsuru = Pathetic cats and a bread ADHD.

Makoto/Adonis/Chiaki = Most likely to be kidnapped because "someone needed help reaching something in their car".

Hinata/Hiiro/Niki = Energetic and kind initially, but actually the personification of "I'm pretty sure I'm worthless if I can't be of service".

Eichi/Rei/Aira = Hell combo and passive-agressive 24/7, save Aira.

Leo/Natsume/Nazuna = Unmedicated and neurodivergent af (2), Very Concerned (1).

Shu/Izumi/Kuro/Mao = "I can't sleep, it has tO BE PERFECT YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND-"

Kanata/Hiyori/Rinne = God & insecurity complexes.

Tsukasa/Souma/Shinobu = Incredibly specific moral codes that no one can quite figure out, but God forbid you make them break it.

[valeriele3]

Ngl I want to see some manipulative Yandere x Reader but whenever the Yandere tries to manipulate, gaslight, or just straight up say concerning things Reader they just go “Wait really??” While having the most innocent sunshine face ever or something

Like the Yandere could just be looking down at Reader cupping their face and saying something like how much they’re in love and obsessed with Reader while having a very deranged face thinking about what Reader’s reaction might be..Will Reader be scared? Creeped out? Disgusted? Run away?

Then Reader looks up at the Yandere smiling(with imaginary sunflowers in the background and sparkling) and said “Aw! I love love love~ you too!”

Yandere thinks Reader reciprocated their feelings and loves them(Yandere) back romantically

And Reader thinks the Yandere loves them in a platonic way and not romantically that’s why they said “ilyt”

Then the two go about their day normally..One is thinking they’re in a relationship/dating and one thinks they’re just hanging out as super best friends!

Does the TWST, Enstars, And Genshin Tag even count in this?? I mean I didn’t mention someone specifically but I’d like to think it’s someone from these fandoms like Izumi(I still hate him) or maybe Tsunotarou

[hunieday]

Momo Rabbitube Mini - Rabbit Chat

Please note that I am not a professional translator and I'm only doing this to share the side materials to those who cannot access them, if you notice any mistakes please let me know nicely. Enjoy!

Kujo Tenn: Momo-san, Izumi Iori, good morning.

Kujo Tenn: Regarding tomorrow’s get-together, I will be at Momo-san’s house at around 4 PM as planned. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule.

Izumi Iori: Good morning, Kujo-san, Momo-san. I’ll also be there as planned. 

Izumi Iori: I’m looking forward to the takoyaki party.

Momo: Good morning. Thank you very much for your generous invitation.

Momo: I found a takoyaki plate at my house, I think it would be great to use for our gathering. Please feel free to come.

Momo: ……….

Momo: i'm wonewy (1) …😭‼️‼️‼️ ️Can I use emojis now ?! well I already used these tho 😭‼️

Izumi Iori: Why won’t you use them? What’s the matter?

Kujo Tenn: I apologize. Did I seem too distant?

Momo: No! I think it’s polite, just like you two! I tried to match you but my speech bubble looked very simple and lonely lololol

Momo: why don’t you try to be casual and use emojis too?!

Kujo Tenn: I want to eat takoyaki 😋🎶

Momo: Cuuuuuute~!!! 😍😲😆

Izumi Iori: As expected of kujo-san, a quick response…

Kujo Tenn: Thank you. I appreciate it 🐱

Momo: Alright, now it’s time for Iori’s cute little rabbit chat!!

Momo: 3! (*°▽°*)

Izumi Iori: Huh?

Momo: 2! ((*°▽°*))

Izumi Iori: Um…

Izumi Iori: What even is a cute rabbit chat?!

Kujo Tenn: you’re running out of time.

Izumi Iori: Ahhhh no!

Momo: 1! (((o(*°▽°*)o)))

Izumi Iori: 

Momo: Awesome!!!!! It’s a Mitsuki stamp 😆🫶🧡

Kujo Tenn: You’ve escaped, Izumi Iori.

Izumi Iori: Escaped? What do you mean? Nii-san’s stamp is very cute.

Momo: Yes, yes! It’s perfect, Iori! 🫶✨ 

Izumi Iori: Indeed. I agree.

Momo: Thank you 2 for going along with Momo-chan’s whims 🥺

Momo: I’ll do my best to clean up for tomorrow’s gathering, it’ll be squeaky clean ⚔ 🔫 💥 

Izumi Iori: you’re saying squeaky clean but the emojis are a bit ominous…

Kujo Tenn: It sounds like a different kind of cleaning…

Momo: My bad, sorry! Cleaning my place is a bit of an event! I just throw everything I see into the closet!

Kujo Tenn: I’m starting to feel very concerned…

Izumi Iori: Momo-san, what about the fridge?

Momo: You can’t see inside the fridge without opening so it’s exactly like the closet

Izumi Iori: they’re not the same thing in the slightest!

Kujo Tenn: Izumi Iori, do you know something?

Izumi Iori: Yes. When I visited Momo-san’s house with nii-san before, he froze one year old meat and fish.

Momo: If you freeze them, they stay as fresh as they were when I got them, right?!

Izumi Iori: No they do not.

Kujo Tenn: A year old… Momo-san, be careful not to upset your stomach.

Momo: Tenn-chan is so kind 😭 The frozen ones were fine! Three months old at the longest!

Momo: But the lettuce I harvested with Yuki on location wilted a bit 🥺 even though it’s lettuce full of memories with Yuki 🥺

Kujo Tenn: if it’s only wilted and hasn’t changed color, there’s a method to revive it instantly.

Momo: Huh?! This lettuce has health insurance?! 😳😳

Kujo Tenn: If you dip it in hot water then ice cold water, the crispiness will return as if it were new and freshly picked. Try it. 

Izumi Iori: Also, if you stick several toothpicks into its core beforehand, it will last longer.

Momo: Really?!!! I’ll give it a try!! Thanks to the Idols of the Day for the advice~~ 😄🙏

Kujo Tenn: I learnt it from Ryuu’s grandmother. Gaku might know a thing or two as well, and if I find another good tip I'll tell you.

Izumi Iori: I’m looking forward to seeing the lettuce come back to life.

Momo: 

Momo: Everything is tidied up, and I checked everything in my fridge! Now all I have to do is the laundry, Iori-sensei, Tenn-sensei! 😤🙌

Izumi Iori: Before I knew it I’ve become a teacher

Kujo Tenn: Iori-sensei seems very strict. If you forget your textbooks, you might have to write a reflection letter or something like that.

Izumi Iori: Look who’s talking? I’m sure you’d reprimand someone because of a slightly crumpled handout, Tenn-sensei.

Momo: lololololol you 2 are still teenagers so your vision of a teacher is still very mighty!!! 🫠

Kujo Tenn: Wouldn’t you like to see Momo-san as a teacher though?

Izumi Iori: I do. I can already imagine students calling him “Momochan-sensei”.

Momo: You two get along super well?! 😳 lolol

Kujo Tenn:

Kujo Tenn: Even during the rabbitube mini shoot, you sang “SILVER SKY” in a robotic voice and made the staff smile, livening up the place.

Kujo Tenn: I think Momo-san would be a fantastic teacher precisely because you excel at analyzing and observing your surroundings.

Izumi Iori: You also were very good at singing while doing the robot dance.

Izumi Iori: You’ve played the role of a student in some dramas but never a teacher, right?

Momo: Well, Momo-chan has a pretty face, so I’m often given a role that’s supposed to be younger than my age 😋💫 though it feels a bit awkward to say that about myself 😋 lololol

Momo: And when I was singing, I felt like you two didn't respond well~~ I was reflecting on it 🤣 lololol.

Kujo Tenn: I'm sorry. Momo-san, your robot voice singing was so good that I was invested in listening.

Izumi Iori: I also thought, "I want to learn how to robot dance like that."

Momo: Oh, I see 🤣 lolol. I'm glad it wasn't that it didn't go through well!!!

Momo: But while being a teacher is great, don't you want a robot? A robot that can do household chores for you and stuff! 🤖 

Kujo Tenn: Rather than a robot, I wish there was a machine that could do everything at once: shower ⇒ hairdryer ⇒ hair care ⇒ skincare.

Momo: aaaaaaaa I get you too well. It's really tough when you're tired

Izumi Iori: Everyone thinks about it at least once. I’m still able to manage somehow since I get home earlier than you two…

Kujo Tenn: What about Riku? Is his schedule manageable?

Izumi Iori: Yes. Both Manager and I are taking proper care of it, so no need to worry.

Kujo Tenn: I see. I trust you in that regard.

Momo: As expected you two are getting along well!? 🤣

Kujo Tenn: did it seem like we didn't get along during the shoot?

Momo: No!!! I sometimes thought, “did I see sparks just neow (2)?” 🤩⚡I was stimulated a bit too!

Momo: If we stimulate each other positively in this industry, everyone will be happy!

Izumi Iori: Momo-sensei.

Kujo Tenn: Momo-sensei, huh?

Momo:Huh!? You 2 are great at making your senpai feel accomplished 😆.

Momo: 

Momo: But seriously. When you take the idol industry into consideration, I think it’s great to have a relationship where people can come to my house without hesitating.

Izumi Iori: It's because you’re Re:vale, right?

Kujo Tenn: That's right. Because it's Momo-san and Yuki-san. Thank you for always looking out for us.

Momo: 

Momo: I'll take a screenshot and check it again later with Yuki and cry 😭

Kujo Tenn: Hey, Izumi Iori, since Re:vale are always hospitable to us, how about we do something for them tomorrow?

Izumi Iori: That sounds good. I'll think about something suitable before tomorrow.

Momo: Kyaa~~!! Momo-chan is super excited for the surprise two cuties like you are preparing 😆🩷💚

Izumi Iori: I'll try to come up with something other than the knowledge I gained from the "Anyone Can Do It! Magic Show." book Nanase-san left in his room.

Kujo Tenn: Riku wants to do magic apparently. Cute.

Momo: Momo-chan will prepare lots of essential ingredients for the takoyaki party 😘

Izumi Iori: By the way, what kind of ingredients?

Momo: Dried plums, grapes, marshmallows, etc…? They're round, so they should be easy to put in! 😋👌

Kujo Tenn: Izumi Iori, I’ll rabbitchat with you later.

Izumi Iori: Okay. Let's select the ingredients carefully. I'll contact you again, Momo-san.

Momo: lololololol thanks, I'll be waiting 🥺

Momo slurs his speech in the og text, saying “ざみじい (zamijii)” instead of “さみしい (samishii)” the best way i could convey that in english is by uwu-fying him. I'm so sorry.

Yes, momo says あったか”にゃ”(nya) instead of あったか”な”(na) in this sentence so the best way translate that was to make him say neow. Again i am sorry

[fanficsiwillneverwrite]

On my umpteenth rewatch of lok, I had a sudden interest in old Zuko…. And let’s just say another wip is brewing in my brain now about Zuko and his involvement in book 3 :/

Zuko looks in the mirror and sees only a face he no longer recognizes: old, long past its prime. An old wound haunting him, even how many years later. It happened so long ago; only yesterday. Shaky hands rub the rough skin as the memory takes hold. It was for the better, he once told himself long ago. It led him on the path of good, toward the light. But the thought of giving such a punishment to Izumi… He admittedly was not perfect when it came to raising her, but he was no Ozai.

Through the reflection, he sees Akari, the Firelord’s senior aide, emerge from the golden doors. “Lord Zuko,” she says with a respectful and low bow. Her voice is distant, muffled, despite being so near. Just a reminder of his aging body. “The Firelord will see you now.”

He nods, acknowledging her, but his focus remains on the stranger–no, the old man–staring back at him, copying every move he makes. Akari backs away to give him space. And he touches a few wrinkles. Uncle always said they were a sign of living, far better than the alternative. His laughter still echoes in his mind; the steam of hot tea still lingers around him.

He moves away from his reflection and into the throne room where his daughter sits high above him in all her glory. Zuko smiles as he bows–and his old bones crack as he bends. Another reminder that the old man in the mirror and the boy who thought his destiny was to capture the Avatar were one in the same. “The Firelord has requested an audience with me. I would be interested in knowing what for.”

“Hello Dad,” greets Izumi gently as she stands. She approaches him, a familiar look of care mixed with concern permanently captures her face each time she looks at him. He knows it well. Old age brings on pity. No, Uncle would say, old age brings on care. They hug and, suddenly, he is drunk with the scent of familiarity. Once Mai’s favorite perfume worn now by a grieving daughter who wants only to keep her mother close. “How are you?”

“I am fine, daughter,” he assures, his hand squeezing her shoulder as if to emphasize the fact. Sadness lingers around them with Mai’s passing just over a year ago. “Though, perhaps it is I who should be asking you that very question. Avatar Korra has led us into a new age where spirits and mankind must now live together in harmony. As the Firelord, it is your duty to make her decision a reality. With some guidance from me, of course, if it doesn’t interfere with my nap time.”

She rolls her eyes as a smile forms. “I think sometimes I can make better sense of your snoring than your political babble,” she teases.

“Be careful what you say next, daughter,” he shoots back. “I still have claim to the throne, you know.”

“Like I’d give it back,” she tells him playfully. But her face turns serious. And like a stuck bandage, the news of why she has summoned him is ripped open quickly to ease the anticipation: “I’ve just received word from President Raiko in Republic City. It seems… Harmonic Convergence has brought back the Airbenders.”

His heart feels as if it has sunk. The Fire Nation’s greatest burden, their deepest regret—now, so suddenly, fixed? He would have to see it to believe it, especially if Raiko is the one reporting it. All the man cares about is the votes. “What?”

“I haven’t yet received word from Tenzin, but there has been at least one Airbender sighting in Caldera alone. Most, it seems, are in the Earth Kingdom.”

“That could mean trouble.”

The Earth Queen remains bitter over land now the United Republic of Nations and everything surrounding it, Air Temple Island included: Earth Kingdom territory, she makes false claims. While her father was timid, mostly oblivious as a leader, Hou-Ting is loud, demanding, and a complete tyrant.

Zuko turns, hurrying out the room. There is no time to waste. “I’ll head straight to Ba Sing Se—”

His daughter is quick to stop him. “The Fire Nation should not have any involvement there, dad. You know this.” His intent would be to liberate this new wave of Airbenders from the grasps of great tyrannical power, but the world might view it as another Firelord’s attempt to again dismantle the Air Nation. He blinks, seeing clearly now as his daughter faces him again. “Furthermore,” Izumi continues cautiously; they’re always dancing around his state of retirement. The nation is hers–it is her birthright–but he makes diplomatic trips around the world to assure peace, to continue what he and Avatar Aang started so long ago, yesterday. “A man your age should really be fretting over pai sho and gardening. Not the state of the world.”

The man she is describing is Uncle. Not him, never him. “I will not turn my back on the world when it still needs me,” Zuko insists. His reflection shows an achy old man with a story long ago completed, but as long as his heart still beats and the fire still burns, he can be useful.

“I know,” she says, “but… you can only do so much before it becomes too overwhelming for you.” She adjusts her glasses as a sigh escapes her. “Dad, I care only for your safety–”

“I am still capable–”

“–which is why I think it perfectly sensible for you to take in a ward.”

He stops, hurt–offended. “A-a ward?”

“One of Master Muromachi’s young pupils,” she continues. “Someone who can be your companion. Someone who will watch your back and defend you when you’re unable.”

Zuko huffs, rubbing his forehead in frustration. His daughter thinks him unable, an invalid of his craft now just because of a few wrinkles. Spirits! He is Lord Zuko, Leader of the Fire Nation and the Avatar’s Firebending Master. And she thinks he needs a sidekick? Some noble boy defending his honor? “No, absolutely not. I don’t need some child protecting me.”

Izumi rolls her eyes. “This isn’t a suggestion, dad. Master Muromachi is expecting you. We’ll go down there this afternoon.”

He stomps away stubbornly, like a child not getting his way. The roles were reversed long ago, just yesterday when he was still in charge, when he was still capable. “I can choose my own ward, can’t I?”

“Of course–”

“Then I’ll go on my own, if it pleases the Firelord.”

He exits before she can answer. Anger boils within him. He hates being the man who is old, the man who needs help. Most of his friends are gone now and this new generation is perfectly competent, his daughter being one of them, but the fire still burns inside him. The face in the mirror is the face he saw long ago–yesterday–when there was no scar.

The Fire Nation Academy for Gifted Boys is a secondary school for sons of nobles. It teaches Nonbenders how to fight through the art of swordsmanship. Only the best, or most wealthy, can attend. And the training is rigorous, not for the faint hearted. Tom-Tom became one of the academy’s pupils when he came of age, mastering sword fighting at the age of fourteen. Firelord Ozai always dismissed the school’s teachings, saying Nonbenders could never truly be masters without the ability of bending. In his final years, without his bending, his father learned the way of the sword, though he never tried to understand the relationship between a man and his blade, thus never becoming a full master of the craft.

These days the school is just as rigorous with Master Muromachi, a stern and, dare he say, cruel man, in charge of this new generation of fighters. The boys stand straight in a line when Lord Zuko arrives. Eyes forward, not one hair out of place, not a single crease in their suits. Their movements are in sync as they all bow low when Muromachi introduces him to them.

“You have honored this school with your presence, Lord Zuko,” Muromachi says with a bow of his own. He moves aside for Zuko to properly examine his students. “Please, choose anyone you think is worthy.” He gestures to the tallest of the group: tan skinned and golden eyed, Zuko sees a darkness in him that brings only suspicion. The way the boy eyes him; it’s not like the others. “Eigo here is our star pupil.”

“Is that so?”

Muromachi gestures again and Eigo assumes a fighting stance as he draws his sword. He dances with it around Zuko–impressive but, still, there is something about him that he doesn’t quite like–before returning to his spot in line.

“Very good,” Zuko tells him, “though I find your lack of moderation rather… unsettling.”

The boy’s expression darkens at the criticism. Not suitable for his company at all. Muromachi moves on without a visible reaction: “Pao,” he calls. And the next boy moves skillfully around the room with his blades. A mindless routine, practiced over and over again until perfection. He does what he is told and nothing more.

“Your moves, though highly skillful, lack originality,” Zuko notes. He will find something wrong for each of them. He does not need a protector, nor does he want one.

Muromachi becomes more tense as they move down the line, each boy weaker than the last. This Academy is a show and these so-called warriors are nothing more than performers this day in age, not like how they used to be, he will tell his daughter later over tea. That is why he did not choose a child today. That is why he should not have a ward.

Finally, they arrive at the last: the smallest of the group. A softness exists within him that the other boys do not have. Short hair above his ears cut in a wonky bowl shape and fierce blue eyes with a sparkle in them that shows he is ready, not to win but to fight for what is right—he knows those eyes. It hits him, suddenly. A girl, disguised as a young boy.

“Lee!” orders Muromachi, sweating profusely at this point. Zuko instantly understands the name is false, an alias to hide her true nature.

And the girl disguised as a boy begins her dance around Zuko. Her movements are hesitant. She nearly trips over her own two feet. Her two swords do not move together as one but rather as completely separate entities. An amateur compared to her peers. Muromachi is visibly appalled by her performance, but remains silent out of respect for his guest. Zuko, admittedly, is intrigued by the girl. Why would she openly go through such turmoil?

[hasumilvr]

oh new enstars blog, hello!!! 💕

i’m not sure if there’s a character limit but is it okay if i request for headcanons as to how each member in knights would comfort their gn!reader who comes back home from a stressful and long day? (stressful enough to make them more sensitive than usual and probably cry?)

i’m a bit nervous since i don’t usually request for scenarios like this 😭 good luck with your blog!

⠀☆⠀𓈒⠀Knights - Them comforting you.⠀⠀꒱⠀⠀ 🌷 ⠀

Nonnie!! Nonnie nonnie you’re my first request hi (ヽ´ω`) Thank you for requesting ,, um!! I love knights so much they are so precious... The context might be a bit self indulgent ! Hope you still enjoy it regardless ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈ )

Tsukasa S.

｡˚ The poor kid is deeply concerned. What happened to you, his lovely s/o that usually radiates warm happiness like sunlight, now curling up at the corner of your shared bedroom, eyes watery and about to breakdown the moment you came home? It breaks his heart to see you like this, and he desperately wants to help you.

｡˚ That said, he would do anything to see his dear escort smile again. A sweet caramel drop was placed in the center of your palm, as a very worried Tsukasa Suou, brows tightly furrowed, gazed into your eyes.

｡˚ The silence in the air did not build tension, instead it helped you take your mind off things because your lovely knight was in front of you, giving you his undivided attention. It was a moment later that you shifted to the side, inviting Tsukasa to join you. He kneeled down next to you, and his slim and tender fingers ran through your hair, then soothed your back.

｡˚ ‘D-did the candy make you feel better? Sweets always light up a tiring day.’ He smiled at you, seemingly wanting to distract you from your horrible day. How did he know what you were thinking? How did he know that you just wanted solace instead of questions thrown at you? How did he know that all you desired was to hear his soothing voice, and gentle physical affection?

｡˚ He offers to stay with you the entire night, ignoring the large piled of paperwork stacked on the desk. You were his first priority afterall, and he couldn’t bear to see you shed a single tear, so all he can do is to stay with you, and to reassure you tomorrow will be better in the comforting silence. Handholding and soft, slow kisses included.

Leo T.

｡˚ He tunes down his voice once he sees your puffy red eyes. Uchuus can be saved for another day, he's on the quest to make you feel better!

｡˚ Leo leads you to the sofa and sits down with you. He takes your hand and harrasses it in his, a frown appearing on his cheerful face. It hurts seeing you like this. He knows how it feels, because he's been through it before - the feeling of guilt building up on his heart, and spilling until it hurts so much he can't help but cry. And seeing you go through that? Hurts ten times more than him experiencing it himself. Leo wants you to know he's there for you no matter what, even if it's the silliest thing that made your day go downhill, he still wants to comfort you, and make the throbbing pain in your heart go away.

｡˚ Sings and hums short and bubbly tunes next to your ear as you lay down and get comfortable! He wants to help you take your mind off things, and what better way to do it than with music? His voice cheers you up, like that of an elegant angel's.

｡˚ Leo would be quiter than usual. He knows being too loud might overwhelm you, especially after such a horrible day. He presses and trails kisses from your cheeks to your neck, and pulls you into the warmest hug ever. It makes you sleepy, but ending such a horrible day with cosy hugs and soft, tender kisses was more than you could ask for.

Izumi S.

｡˚ Izumi... isn't very good with words, especially words of affection and appreciation, perhaps that's why he finds himself so lost at what to say when you come home and began sobbing on his shoulder.

｡˚ So just for tonight, he supposes, he allows you to confide in him, and takes off the stoic and naggy font he usually wears.

｡˚ Wraps his arms around your waste to make you feel better. His arms are strong, slender, and most importantly, they make you feel safe. The smell of the shampoo at home reminds you that you're safe here, you're safe with him. A tear threatens to fall from all the horrible incidents today, and he dries the trail of tears as it rolls down your cheeks with his finger.

｡˚ 'Soo~ annoying... Just let me know next time if something goes wrong... It's not like I'm annoyed with your problems. In fact, I'll be more than glad to slow down and solve them with you, darling.'

｡˚ Makes you a warm bath and brews you a cup of tea to help you freshen up. He returns to notify you that the bath is ready with a quick peck on the forehead. 'We'll talk about it later, alright? Go take a bath first, I'll be waiting for you outside.'

Ritsu S.

｡˚ The vampire boy fully wakes up at the mere sight of your tired figure at the door. Quickly realizing this wasn't really something that a light joke or kiss could fix once you refused to tell him what was wrong, he linked his hands with yours and lead you in front of the piano.

｡˚ As you watched his fingers dance across the black and white keys, you looked at your reflections on the piano - the frown on his face did not look good on him at all. Was he perhaps that worried about you? A slow piece was played, the quiet and soothing melody replacing the disturbing voices in your head.

｡˚ He looks up back to you, and pats your head as he ruffles your hair. Light and gentle physical touches from your love, just what you needed after today. Was Ritsu a mind reader? How did he know what you dreaded?

｡˚ The usual mischevious grin returns and replaces the hurtful expression planted on his face, 'Y/n-chan, I haven't seen you for the entiii~re day... I missed you a lot. You owe me cuddles and naps.' Oh and there was the pout that you could never resist. You rolled your eyes, and it was mere minutes later that you got changed, and was under the warm and comforting covers with your boyfriend.

｡˚ No words were exchanged, but you knew the invitation to napping was a part of Ritsu's plans to make you feel better. He has his ways to show you that he cares without overstepping on your boundaries, and that's a part of him that you oh so love.

Arashi N.

｡˚ 'I wanna make you so happy' were not just lyrics. Arashi meant it from the bottom of her heart - she wanted her jewel stone to smile and shine for her. It's a lovely maiden's job to cheer their darling up when they had a bad day, yes?

｡˚ Initiates a lot of hugs and kisses! She knows and understands how horrible you feels, and seeing you sigh breaks her heart into pieces. Maybe hugs won't solve the problem on hand, but at least they make you feel safe and calm.

｡˚ Invites you to join her skin care session! She gently rubs on those heavy eye bags of yours. She massages your cheeks as you slowly relax, the pace of your breathing slowing down and matching hers.

｡˚ Like Tsukasa, Arashi would also treat you to sugary pastries. As you take a bite from the donut she bought just for you, your shoulders fall and relax from the tense day, and the adorable sight brings a smile to her face.

｡˚ Would help you slowly open up. She doesn't force you to talk about all the work your collegue forced on you, but the energy Arashi radiates... She's a very good listener apart from a good advice giver, so if you decide to let her in the story of your unpleasant day at work, she would patiently listen and stroke your hand slowly, her violet eyes shining like gemstones as they give you the most loving and warm gaze, reassuring you it will all be okay at the end...

Also woooooo!! um using the taglist from my old blog please let me know if you do not wish to be tagged anymore <3 @yumetokashite @s0ckboy @harucafelatte @lilikags

[kohakun]

title » dating hcs

pairing » natsume sakasaki & leo tsukinaga x gn!reader

requested? » yes

genre » fluff

a/n » i lied when i said id post this earlier, but i hope you enjoy it nonetheless <3

➳ natsume sakasaki

✧ natsume can either be the sweetest boyfriend ever or the biggest menace you've ever seen. it really depends on his mood.

✧ on some days, he constantly holds your hand, helps you with your homework, buys you snacks, lets you sit in his lap while he conducts experiments and gives you compliments about every single aspect of you

✧ on other days, he's avoiding all of your attempts at kissing him just to spite you, teasing you about the smallest things and frustrating you on purpose. please smack him.

✧ he just likes to see you mad at him, he loves provoking you. most of the time he's really sweet, though.

✧ if you like to drink coffee, tea, boba, energy drinks or anything of the sort, he'll buy it for you all the time; it's practically a part of his routine now.

✧ he also likes to buy you things that remind him of you like crystals of your favourite colour or things you've been wanting for a while. can you tell i hc that his love language is gift giving yet

✧ he's not too big on pda, but when he gets jealous.. all of his reluctance concerning it disappears — and he gets jealous very very easily, especially when it comes to tsumugi.

✧ whenever you talk to tsumugi, you'll see natsume giving him the most disgusted stare you've ever seen. honestly he's like this with everybody he thinks has been hogging too much of your attention.

✧ when this drags on for too long, he'll eventually grow tired and either hug you from behind while giving the person in front of you a nasty glare or hold your hand and tug on it it while making some poor excuse to leave.

✧ he really likes cafe dates because you two can talk on and on about everything and nothing. study dates with him are also frequent but you two tend to get distracted because neither of you can shut up in the other's presence. he also loves shopping dates and refuses to let you pay.

✧ will text you at the most random times because he wants attention. you could be in class and he'd text you to come to the secret library and you're like '??? did something happen?', but he just wanted a kiss.

✧ very clingy, but refuses to admit it. he really likes to hold your hand whenever you're near him and likes to lay his head in your lap when he's tired, but whenever you bring it up, he calls those instances 'moments of weakness'. please smack him. (2)

✧ he's so soft for you. he'll never say it out loud, but his actions speak loud enough already <3

➳ leo tsukinaga

✧ leo is a very,, energetic lover, to say the least. is he incredibly sweet? yes. will he give you a few headaches along the way? also yes.

✧ he really likes physical affection and is very clingy — he gives you hugs as a greeting and fully expects you to pick him up and spin him around. he loves giving you cheek kisses at any point in time.

✧ has no qualms about pda; he can and will glue himself to your side wherever you are. izumi is so tired of you at this point, you'll catch him looking at you two with a grimace on his face when you're being affectionate.

✧ he's very spontaneous about dates. he's the type of partner that considers all the time he spends with you as a date. however, his favourite kind of dates are amusement park dates or picnic dates.

✧ he's a horrid cuddler, i'm sorry. he can't stay still and he has to switch the position he's lying in every 5 seconds, but he clings onto you whenever he's sleeping regardless of this </3

✧ he does this cute thing where he holds both of your hands in his and jumps around when he's excited, it's so adorable

✧ whenever he has to write a romantic song for knights, he uses you as his muse. you're his muse in general, honestly. he loves having you around when he's writing lyrics — you'll see him intensely staring at you for inspiration before a grin breaks out on his face and he continues to focus on the paper he's writing on.

✧ he loves to talk to you about his day. when he comes home, you'll see him dragging you to the living room, sitting you both down and start to talk your ear off about what happened that day. if for some reason he can't come over, he'll call you instead.

✧ he texts you very often and it's mostly random pictures he took throughout the day. he loves to send these to you because he thinks that having you witness what happens throughout his day makes up for the fact that you two aren't together at that moment.

✧ your relationship is so sickeningly sweet that everyone is so tired of seeing it <3

[weirdgirltournament]

💥 ROUND 2....FIGHT!!

Izumi Tachibana (a3!) vs. Tae Hanazono (BanG! Dream)

Undecided? Click 'read more' to hear why fans believe their favorites deserve the win! (all excerpts were sent in by the folks who submitted them to the competition! thank you guys ♡)

In Defense of Izumi:

she's director of a troupe of actors and included in the people she recruits for said troupe are: a prince who fled from his homeland and is currently being chased down, a guy who had previously been living in the dorms after breaking in that everyone thought was a ghost, the yakuza debt collector she met on her first day, former leader of a biker gang who is implied to have confessed to murder on stage, a man that showed up passed out on their front doorstep (which, when he woke up, she immediately asked if he was interested in acting. he could not remember who he was), a member of a secret crime organization who kidnapped her to get back at the amnesiac, the heir to the yakuza clan the debt collector is from, And More. The other actors routinely commented on how crazy she was for just offering a spot in the troupe to everybody. She also is infatuated with curry and can and will talk for 5 hours about different spice combinations. One character gave her a nickname basically saying she's from planet curry. when the one guy kidnapped her, she was not concerned at All and instead made him run lines with her. He tried to ignore her. it did not work. She has two things on her mind always: curry and her actors.

In Defense of Tae:

Tae is Poppin' Party's resident airhead. She is very smart in regards to music but is generally very aloof and in her own world. She daydreams a lot and says a lot of weird and random things. She has over 20 pet rabbits that she is obsessed with. She's constantly thinking about them and will often bring them up out of nowhere. She even jokes about one being her boyfriend.

[idolish7imagines]

Can I request idolish7 and trigger reaction to overhearing their s/o staring at herself in the bathroom mirror thinking she’s alone and saying sadly “I wish I was beautiful”? (Even though she is very beautiful☺️)

IDOLiSH7 Reacting to their S/O Saying They Aren't Beautiful

A/N: doing both groups wouldve been a lot but i hope you enjoy regardless!

.::.

Iori Izumi

"Whats wrong?"

Iori walks over when he hears that come out of your mouth, concern evident in his tone. He was already passing by the hallway bathroom, but that had made him stop.

Whether you tell him or decide not to, he comes forward, cupping one of your cheeks in his hand.

"Conventionally beautiful or not, I'd still choose you as my significant other. So please, don't worry about your appearance."

Yamato Nikaido

Yamato had just made it home and was heading into your shared room looking for you. His brows knit together with worry when he overhears you muttering to yourself, standing just a few steps away from the bathroom before his presence was made known.

"Hey there beautiful~"

He comes closer and wraps his arms around your waist with a grin, playing it off as if he never heard what you'd said prior.

Mitsuki Izumi

"Yeah, good thing you are, right?"

You could've nearly jumped at how sudden Mitsuki's appearance behind you was. He was wearing a fairly innocent smile, arms folding and chuckling a little.

"Like seriously, I think the other actors and idols I've met would cry if I showed you a picture of you." Mitsuki tries to lighten the situation with humor. He has his own share of insecurities, so he'll do his best to reassure you when you need.

Tamaki Yotsuba

"(N/n) is pretty though. Like, a lot."

Tamaki was sitting on the bed casually playing video games while making the comment. He didn't seem to take what you said too seriously since he thought you were kidding because you obviously are attractive.

He won't take no ifs, ands or buts about it (they might result in an argument anyway)

Sogo Osaka

"...(Y/N)?" Sogo frowns. walking by the bathroom.

"Please don't say such things about yourself..is there something I can do to make you feel prettier?" His expression spells worry, hands hovering just above your shoulders as if he's debating comforting you by touching you or if you wanted to be left alone.

You kinda can't get rid of hm now that he's concerned, but rest assured he's willing to do just about anything for you to feel better about yourself.

Nagi Rokuya

"My darling is very beautiful!" Nagi is immediately at your side, hands on your shoulders looking at the both of you in the mirror now.

He couldn't help but notice the tone you had, so you wouldn't be able to play it off even if you wanted to. He turns your head to the mirror instead of him.

"Now, look at what a dashing couple we make! First you, then me, then you, then back to me-"

A rather silly way to get you to see his point, but Nagi was still serious about you recognizing your own beauty.

Riku Nanase

"Why would you wish for something you already have?" Riku chuckles, having walked back in the room to get something when hearing you say that.

It seems like he didn't think you were serious, but slowly frowns once he realizes it doesn't seem like that was the case

"Oh, sorry, Is that something you're insecure about? I'll tell you you're beautiful everyday if thatll help!" He quickly offers.

[daiseukiis]

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𓄹 ⌗ 024. ⠀⠀⠀⠀suck ass michael kaiser

CONTENT. suggestive & profanity

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⠀⠀⠀⠀￫ haru is a very flirty person, even towards guys sometimes and it concerns a few people

⠀⠀⠀⠀￫ mae hates owing people favours

⠀⠀⠀⠀￫ kaiser reminds izumi of a blue koolid packet and the face on it looks like a clown and that’s how she gave kaiser that nickname

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[seventeenlovesthree]

Taikouvember Fanfiction - Day 3: Habits & Change: "Choosing"

Summary: The subject of "choosing" is something that Chosen Children have been facing all their lives in different contexts. Outside of Digital World duties, there are also rather personal questions they have to deal with. Questions that may or may not appear silly to their Digimon partners, because... Choosing someone should come easily, right? But in the end, one specific choice could impact and change Taichi's and Koushirou's lives entirely. Agumon has been wondering about that and confronts them about the topic...

Characters: Taichi Yagami & Tentomon; Koushirou Izumi & Agumon

Main POVs: Taichi Yagami & Agumon respectively

Genre: Cheese

Rating: G

Wordcount: 1635

It had all begun with a – supposedly – very simple observation, followed by an equally simple question. And yet, Taichi hadn’t been able to get it out of his head all day long.

"You really like Koushirou, don't you? Is it true that humans choose partners they stay together with for a lifetime too?"

He wouldn’t have called Agumon naïve for asking something like that. His Digimon partner was just genuinely positive and curious in nature, so it was only logical he would eventually ask about human customs, traditions and the likes.

However, Taichi hadn’t really known what to reply regardless. Even if he had been in a relationship with Koushirou for years by now, even if their monster companions had naturally witnessed them being together for a long time already – it wasn’t that easy. A partnership between a human and a Digimon was an entirely different thing than the bond between two humans that were romantically inclined after all. And up to this point, turning their relationship status into a ‘bond for a lifetime’ hadn’t been a topic between them yet. At least… Not out loud.

Taichi sighed deeply. “Choices, huh…?”

“Whatcha groaning about there, Taichi-han?”

Tentomon suddenly yawned next to him, joining him on the little balcony to stare into the morning sky, while he was contemplating his ‘life choices’.

Taichi found himself yawning as well. It was still early, but he couldn’t have possibly slept any longer. They had been at a conference yesterday and, instead of gate hopping, had decided to stay in a hotel for the night. Tentomon, unlike his human soulmate, was more of an early bird himself as well. He wasn’t always the easiest to chat with – but in this very moment, Taichi felt like he was the only one who could potentially clear up the fogginess inside his head.

“I was… Thinking about a few things.”

“About what?”

“… Well. About Koushirou and me.”

“Eh? What’s the matter there, is everything okay?”

Almost in an instant, Taichi could tell that Tentomon tensed up. Which, obviously, was a very natural reaction to have, as soon as the topic revolved around Koushirou. He could act like a concerned mother hen, which was pretty endearing. And yet… Taichi still struggled to put his thoughts, his feelings into words.

“Yeah, no worries, we’re fine. It’s just…”, Taichi began slowly, pressing his lips together. "Sometimes, I think I don't really understand Koushirou. I mean, I know him, that’s not the issue here, I guess… I just look at him at times and don’t get how all of this here…” He used both hands to make a big gesture in the air. “… Just happened?”

It didn’t make a lot of sense, neither in his head nor hearing it said out loud. And the way Tentomon tilted his head didn’t give off the impression that he had conveyed his point in an understandable fashion. And it was silly. He really did know Koushirou, he knew his quirks, his habits, his preferences and annoyances, how easily he could get lost in things that interested him, how much he adored his adopted family, his friends, the Digimon, how much he hated getting left out of things, how he cared about his passions, the state of the worlds, all of that and even more…

“I, err… Forget it, it doesn’t matter.” Taichi ruffled his own hair roughly, trying to shake these odd insecurities out of his head. Then he felt the gentle nudge of a claw against his arm.

 “Ya know, I don't always understand him either”, Tentomon confessed – and it made Taichi blink in astonishment. He hadn’t expected that kind of response right there. The Digimon seemed a little embarrassed, but quickly pulled himself together. “But that was never a problem, right? You and I will always love him unconditionally, so… I believe you are correct, it doesn’t really matter how and why all of this here happened.” Tentomon mimicked the gesture Taichi had made previously by using both claws. “Why we are here, why we have done the things we did. You and Koushirou-han chose to do it together and that is what matters.”

All of the sudden, Taichi felt a stinging in his eyes. Was that the simple answer he had been looking for all along? Even if he didn’t fully understand Koushirou – sometimes didn’t even understand why Koushirou loved him,even though someone as smart as him could probably have done so much better–, it didn’t change the fact that he loved Koushirou. Unconditionally, as Tentomon had put it. Kind of…

“I’m-“

"Well then, Koushirou-han has been up for way too long again”, Tentomon interrupted him and shrugged, already turning around to get back into the hotel room. “So I am sure he’ll be sleeping in, we might have to get him some coffee to wake him up properly..."

Taichi had been on his way to follow him, but hearing that left him frowning.

"Coffee? But he hates coffee, we still have plenty of oolong tea, so we could..."

And then it clicked. That cheeky ladybug…

"Wait a minute. Did you just test me?!"

"... Gotcha”, Tentomon giggled before he flew ahead. “And you say you don't understand him. You're a funny guy sometimes, Taichi-han."

Taichi smiled. Maybe it was that easy after all. Maybe it really was all about choosing. And he would make that same choice again and again. For a lifetime for sure.

~

The night before, a similar conversation had taken place in the hotel room. Agumon had been owed an explanation after all – and, due to experience, he knew that Koushirou was a night owl who would stay up until late to summarize things like conference results properly. He had always been thorough and reliable, Agumon was aware thanks to his own observations – and thanks to the way Taichi always talked about him.

“Hey Koushirou!” Without hesitation, he climbed onto the second chair next to the desk Koushirou was sitting at, luring his attention away from the laptop screen in front of him, which was the only light source in the entire room.

“Oh! Hello Agumon, you’re still awake?”, Koushirou asked, smiling, taking a quick glance at the bed – where Taichi and Tentomon had been sound asleep for a while already.

“Mhmh, I wanted to ask you something.” Agumon followed his eyes for a moment, remembering how Taichi had stumbled over his own words back there. He had appeared to be nervous, almost a little taken aback by his questions… So he was curious if Koushirou would be the same.

“Sure, what is on your mind?”

“Did you always know that you would choose Taichi?”

While he didn’t look as flabbergasted as Taichi did, Agumon could still tell that Koushirou’s eyes widened in surprise.

“What… Exactly do you mean by that…?”

"I never understood why or how Taichi and I were meant to be, but I never cared about that. I just knew that he was my partner and that was all that mattered to me. It was always right that way, even when… When we were apart. We found each other again and I just… I just know we will be together forever from now on!”, Agumon elaborated excitedly, watching Koushirou nod in response. Tentomon had told him about how hard Koushirou and Taichi had worked to restore their bond, how many hours, days, weeks, months had passed and he felt an immense wave of thankfulness and fondness for that. “I wanted to ask Taichi if it’s the same between humans, but… He could not explain it to me, he was talking about stuff like ‘marriage’ and how ‘rings’ are a thing humans exchange to show that they belong together...”

Finishing his story, he noticed how Koushirou was flinching a bit. And even through the darkness, he was sure to recognize a faint blush on his cheeks.

“Well, yes, humans do have traditions that confirm and testify their bond to be official. The actual customs vary from culture and country, there are quite some differences in terms of laws, but… In sum, it’s true that there usually is a conscious process to choose a long-term partner. Why are you interested in that?”

As always, Koushirou seemed rather enthusiastic when he got the chance to explain something and Agumon really valued that about him. Even if he used more complicated words...

“I was wondering… Does there have to be a reason for anyone to find one another? Taichi and I were meant to be, someone chose us… But we also chose to be there for each other. Is that the same for you and Taichi? You just... Found each other? Did you choose each other for yourselves too...?"

And this time, Koushirou remained silent for a bit. Similarly to Taichi before, he seemed lost in thought, contemplating the meaning of what he just heard. Until his eyes shifted back to the bed, a longing expression plastered on his face – as far as Agumon could tell.

“Koushirou?”

“… I guess that is a very accurate description for it.”

“Yeah? The way Taichi talked about ‘rings’ sounded like they were some kind of digivice or crest, something very personal that connects two people with each other… Is that true too?”

The – very much intensifying – blush was accompanied by a quiet chuckle, turning into a soft smile.

“I’d say it’s a valid comparison if you frame it like that, yes.”

Hearing that made Agumon grin brightly as well, a warmth spreading in his chest. He wanted nothing more than for Taichi to be happy – he himself had found happiness by reuniting with him after all. And Koushirou confirming his own thoughts could only mean that a ring exchange would eventually ensure that happiness. It was only a question of time.

[sips-tea-cutely]

Adore

“Hello, how are you, my darling, today? I fall into a pile on the floor, puppy love is harder to ignore when every little thing you do, I do adore.”

atsushi nakajima, chūya nakahara, osamu dazai, akiko yosano, platonic!kyoka izumi, jun’ichiro tanizaki

summary: the little things you do to them that make them adore you.

#Atsushi Nakajima

he adores the way you look. atsushi always loves to admire everything you do. he loves watching you stuff a huge piece of katsudon into your mouth during lunch, he loves seeing you help kenji and kyoka attend to the cow on the rooftop of the agency, he even loves the way you panic when dazai tries to commit suicide once again, the genuine concern for your colleague, something he never had as a child. if you’d let him, he’d stare into your eyes forever.

he adores the way you take care of him. he loves returning back to the office after a difficult mission to return to your praises about how great he did. you don’t even need to do much; you could make him a bowl of miso soup and he’d cherish you for life. he’s so thankful to you, he tried asking yosano for help to make something nice for you but they ended up alerting the smoke alarm. it might’ve failed but it’s the thought that counts, right? after all, he’ll love you as long as you’ll let him.

#Chuuya Nakahara

he adores the way you never judge him, the way you never make fun of him for liking childish things, for showing off his new hat that probably cost a fortune. when he’s with you, he feels vulnerable. he feels that he doesn’t have to constantly keep his guard up; he isn’t arahabaki’s vessel, he isn’t a port mafia executive. when he’s with you, he’s just chuuya nakahara, sharing a drink with his closest friend.

he adores the way you’re always looking out for him. you always bring him back to his apartment whenever he’s drunk, ordering takeout when he’s drowning in his work and stopping him before he does something stupid; he never exactly had a childhood to say the least, the feeling of someone actually being kind to him is very foreign. he probably confessed his feelings about you while you were bringing you to his bed and even drunk chuuya knew that you’d probably reject him in this state. he leaves his heart in your hands because if it was for you, he’d burn the world.

#Osamu Dazai

he adores the way you treat him; the constant compliments you shower him with, the way you validate every single one of his emotions, he adores it all. dazai will never be the type to have heart to heart conversations but whenever he talks to you, he has never felt so vulnerable. with you, he didn’t need to crack a joke or put his walls up, all you asked from him is to speak his feelings; and like a dam gone loose, he just spills his guts to you. it doesn’t feel natural but with you, he felt safe.

he adores the way you make him feel. he loves to bathe in the kindness you show him. it isn’t like when he always had to walk on eggshells whenever mori was around. he loves this feeling of comfort, he’s obsessed with the concern you give to him, he’d put everything he has on the line to keep you safe. you’re the light of his life, he’d go through hell and back just to return to you, all he asks is that you let him fall asleep in your warmth.

#Akiko Yosano

she adores the way you try to lighten her workload; you’re just adorable. it wasn’t until you were completely battered and broken that atsushi brought you to her for treatment. yosano is always ready to give her co-workers her treatment, she even enjoys it and it’s a well-known fact around the agency. so when you constantly rejected her attempts to heal you, she was dumbfounded until you tell her that you didn’t want to bother her, she couldn’t help but smile and start to fall in love

she adores the way you accompany her everywhere. she loves the way you volunteer to accompany her on her weekly shopping spree, never afraid of her unlike everyone else. and even sometimes finding her cute trinkets like a butterfly necklace, she can’t help but see the soldier she healed in you. and this time, she won’t be too correct.

#Kyoka Izumi

she adores the way you check up on her constantly. the way that you bring her to the sofa at 12:20 sharp to make sure she eats every day, the silly way you know that atsushi can’t cook anything besides chazuke and pack her a bento pack with the vegetables and rice shaped like a little bunny.

she adores the way you aren’t scared of by demon snow or by the fact that she used to be an assassin for the port mafia. you never hesitate to run up to her and hang out, making origami rabbits and cranes. she never knew such a simple hobby could make her admire you so much, but all she could do was stare at you with awe at how funny and kind you are.

#Jun’ichiro Tanizaki

he adores the way you take care of him. when he is swamped with reports upon reports to reply to and complete, he loves the way you go to his desk and bring him his usual order from his favorite chinese restaurant. junichiro was always usually the one who spoiled the other but, being spoiled was just other-wordly. the feeling of someone caring for you that much, could you really blame him for falling in love?

he adores the way you surprise him with a smile. without a doubt, it never fails to make his day. he absolutely loves the acceptance and comfort you provide him. he often gets anxious when given high-risk tasks by the agency, but your existence always pushes him to do his best. no matter how overwhelming the worries are, it fully dissipates right after seeing your face. tanizaki believes that your loving tenderness and warm embrace is his perfect respite after a hard day’s work.

[ran-orimoto]

Sometimes I watch this episode and I sit on it, on this scene in particular , think about it so hard because its simplicity holds such a … Subtly tragical tone I ended up catching on my second rewatch (of thousand). And, you know, on my third rewatch it kinda started hurting.

Looking back at the whole season and the way Junpei and Izumi have been written in their arcs and their resolution, I think Junpei eventually remains the loneliest of the lonely between them and it just sucks how Izumi got to open about her solitude to him, then she got support from everyone else and truly felt included in a family, whereas Junpei just had to put up with his struggles on his own, fighting against his own shadow throwing mean truths at him.

This scene in particular is really harsh on him and in my opinion it kinda needed a sort of continuation in the form of a parallelism. Junpei and Izumi are the Frontier relationship that got most amount of those, especially in the bridge from ep 4 to this episode. They got a very linear development always making it clear how they are different sides of the same coin, how they are a mirror to each other and can grow up thanks to looking at the most uncomfortable masks of themselves through each other. So, it’s absolutely a shame the writers allowed Izumi to get away with that.

“Don’t talk like you know!”

Izumi, you just don’t know anything about him.

Still, the most bittersweet and, again, extremely tragical detail is that back then, Junpei didn’t even know he was as lonely as her, either. He just lies down on the grass, staring at her while letting her viciously vent at him. He’s concerned about her outburst, but doesn’t really realize he’s as miserable as her, if not even more miserable, because tell me if it’s not just sad to be a kid believing to have thousand of friends around him, be totally blind about the greyness your life is actually dominated by. He can’t acknowledge the reason why he followed Izumi on the train in a first place was connected to how lonely he felt she was. As lonely as him.

You can laugh about this statement of mine but, seriously, they pulled a sort of Mr Gatsby character here.

On a brighter note, though, I also like wondering if what Izumi says in the very first drama isn’t a hint about how she eventually understood that as well. “You have got lot on your mind but like keeping it all inside”. Maybe, just maybe, she also came to feeling all the stuff he concealed behind his magical tricks.

Honestly, how depressing Junpei’s backstory is. We just got to see a little of it and it still hit home.