#and sora is definitely the tease between these two

[review-anon]

It's like online dating but the partner only exists within the virtual realm

Well...as you know I started out knowing basically nothing about myself, which was by design as Mikado programmed me to be a aligorhim to protect Yuki Maeda no matter what.

But of course this meant I had barely anything about myself, no name, no personality, no hobbies, nothing.

Sure Yuki helped me out but with him...I cannot tell if its the genuine interactions I had with him or my programming talking.

It was scary on Utsuroshima Island especially with the fact any one of us could be a Void...

The fact Sora had no memories about herself, meant it was very unlikely she was a Void so I graviated towards her, especially as the Killing Game unfolded.

We had our ups and downs, but Sora learnt a lot with interacting with me and eventually that bond was enough for her to defy her "father"

As I interacted with Yoruko I felt strange...like it was alright to be with her... And eventually once Rei recovered me, I was able to confess my love to Yoruko.

Not gonna lie, dating Sora can be hard at times since its like a long distance relationship, but you will never meet the other partner.

I can kiss and hug and interact with her here, but in the waking world not so much.

Which naturally I have taken full advantage of.

Just because you are often in my phone doesn't mean you get to sit on my face!

You don't protest when I do it.

[marinerendevouz]

enemies to lovers with fine + switch !

ft. eichi tenshouin, yuzuru fushimi, tori himemiya, wataru hibiki & natsume sakasaki, tsumugi aoba, sora harukawa

eichi tenshouin

• listen. hear me out here. being the younger sibling of rei and ritsu.

• SO many opportunities for silly shenanigans to ensue

• i can imagine eichi being the one to attempt (keyword: attempt) to court you first

• which obviously, considering his history with rei, is honestly REALLY WEIRD?

• you’re just like . What the fuck are you doing while eichi like . Winks at you or something

• seriously so awkward. you hate his guts tbh and are planning on his downfall together with rei

• ritsu finds it so So stupid. probably gossips ? gossipED ? about you with eichi at tea club . eichi was kicking his feet and giggling the entire time

• part of him doesn’t believe his crush is genuine at first. he thinks that it’s amusing, obviously, but real feelings ? he is simply not allowed to feel those…

• until now that is !

• he thinks your snarky remarks and nonchalant gaze are enrapturing

• meanwhile, you: (ʘ言ʘ╬)

• you accompany rei and ritsu to ensemble square quite often, which means you are (unfortunately) greeted by the presence of eichi almost Daily. A Nightmare for sure

• as time goes on, you see how hardworking and charismatic eichi is while performing his duties as executive for starmaker productions and well. even You can’t deny it’s a little attractive. ONLY a little (a lot)

• once eichi catches on to you reciprocating his feelings, he is SO ANNOYING!!!

• teasing gets way wayyy worse. honestly it’s over for you, personally i would have kms by that point

• and once rei notices your banter with eichi turning into FLIRTING? it is joever for you

• half of him is extremely disgusted . he is clinging to his beloved ritsu to console him . the other half is impressed somehow

• “ah, of all people, it had to be him?” “listen i didn’t want this either, rei” - you

• to see your hatred of what eichi did turn into understanding… really even you’re impressed with yourself

• and eichi is Actively trying to be better . he is a little fucked up but it’s okay you can fix him (and also make him worse)

• also i think it’s so funny to imagine eichi’s pale ass figure visit the dark, brooding, gothic sakuma estate. Family dinner visit !

• rei does not give his approval. he almost throws a plate at eichi

• ritsu just gives you two a thumbs up

• a happy family for sure ❤️

yuzuru fushimi

• as the best friend of tori, you have personal beef with his butler

• WHY is he always with tori. how are you two meant to get up to mischief with him constantly Watching. Always Watching.

• and yuzuru thinks you are a horrible influence on his young master

• an OUTRAGEOUS CLAIM which you are ready to fistfight him for . you exude nothing but purity, innocence and charm

• tori is somewhere between amused by your hatred for yuzuru and tired of hearing you talk about him ALL THE TIME

• “and why does he have to constantly be watching you? seriously, he should get a hobby. he’s an idol, too, right? actually i can kind of see why, he definitely has the looks to make it in the industry. anyway—” “OH MY GOD SHUT UP (Y/N)”

• tori doesn’t understand why you’re so Oblivious and so Dumb . he cries to eichi-sama about it who is too busy . idk watching wataru turn into a bird

• yuzuru just watches you with that type of . Evil and Scary closed eye smile that he is a pro at

• honestly? you’re quivering in your boots. but also admiring his smile. his smile is really pretty. Wait a minute.

• the complaining turns into swooning ! who would have guessed (tori) (he guessed) (he knew) (and now he has to listen to you talk about yuzuru 25/7)

• you clean up your act in order to impress him. No More late night snack runs with tori. you are a SAINT

• yuzuru finds it endearing and honestly quite entertaining

• soon enough, he finds himself completely charmed by your. erm. really strange(?) behaviour

• he, himself, is also a strange individual so there’s no surprise there

• tori sets up tea dates for the both of you as well awwww. What a good friend (he invites you over for tea with him then runs away when yuzuru comes to serve you tea. it is a Kind Of tea date)

• honestly you scored a 10/10 baddie GOOD FOR YOU

tori himemiya

• ok i know i have done the sibling ones So often already but. tsukasa’s sibling. YOU being tsukasa’s sibling that is.

• you and tsukasa are constantly discussing how tori has Wronged you everyday

• tori just looks at you both and calls you a fugly pair of siblings

• “listen i’m not saying we bring a lighter to the next fine concert But”

• “that is not appropriate at all… that being said i am not discarding the idea”

• dw about tori he has his own personal bodyguard (yuzuru) to ward off predators (you and tsukasa)

• how is he so much cuter, more successful, prettier, funnier, cuter—

• you know that type of jealousy and hatred that you realise is actually. Much deeper feelings. Yeah. it’s that

• tori gets a lot busier with idol work and that’s when you realise you miss going to the student council office just to banter with him.

• it is so so lonely and so so cold… (2 hours no tori)

• head on the desk. you feel yourself drifting further and further away…

• “hey, what’s up loser”

• RAGE. tori himemiya.

• half play fighting half unbridled rage . its like a pair of kittens toppling over and hissing

• tori also (maybe) (kind of) missed you too. he complained. Loudly. to yuzuru who was like Alright we are going to see them then!

• eventually the teasing insults and fighting turns into the type of fighting that you do as a couple. idk it just KIND OF HAPPENS?

• tsukasa is like. Well i do not approve but at least it’ll be good for our family business

• a good end. a happy end. eichi and wataru have adopted the two of you as their own

• “AMAZING! when is the wedding” “NEVER SHUT UP”

• you buy matching, cutesey couple items and then fight over them

• really what’s a good relationship without a few death threats here and there

wataru hibiki

• i really cannot imagine wataru having an enemy. SURE he has a lot of haters (tomoya) (hokuto) but even then it is done so in an affectionate manner. There is simply No hatred in his heart. only silliness

• so unfortunately your hatred of him is one-sided ! enemy to lovers part 2

• being a rival actor to THE wataru hibiki is certainly a predicament. i mean he has sentient hair is there anything he can’t do

• and it pisses you off. Majorly. who does this absolute clown think he is

• you try your hardest at Every show, you sing your heart out, put the most effort in

• and then there’s wataru. who is Equally as hardworking but somehow 10x more charismatic

• even eichi tenshouin is his biggest fan . he has capitalism on his side

• so you have a burning jealousy and hatred for this man . Well until he offers to do a show WITH you

• you just give him the blankest stare . What are you on about

• while he’s laughing to himself and monologuing on how you two would make the perfect lead roles

• ????? SERIOUSLY

• that’s how you get roped into performing with him and a bunch of idols in dramatica . And well they are certainly an interesting bunch

• as you prepare for the (romantic btw) musical you convince yourself the warmth you feel in your cheeks at his love proclamations is just Method Acting

• IT IS NOT!!!! no one can resist his charm

• you also see how well respected he is as an actor and his true talent on stage

• like . He was one of the eccentrics for a reason. he is stupidly good at acting

• jealousy turns to admiration and well. yeah you guessed it ! admiration turns into an intolerable crush

• wataru, similarly, is impressed at your prowess for acting and shows no signs of being quiet about it. he is yelling how talented you are every 5 seconds and joking how he may Really fall for you

• spoiler warning: he does

• flash forward 6 months . Time for the play

• at the kiss scene it all really comes together . it is a sincerely romantic and genuine kiss

• the crowd is going WILD (except eichi) (he’s jealous) (“i wish that was me fr”)

• backstage, you may just pass out

• but of course wataru is there to lift you up and be a shoulder you can lean on

• And that’s how you scored a date with THE wataru hibiki . he is everyone’s wataru but especially yours

• absolute 10/10 power couple watch out hollywood (and eichi)

• tomoya is just hoping you can tame him or something

natsume sakasaki

• i am so normal over him guys trust (lie) (such a lie)

• he is the perfect candidate for enemies to lovers . something about him just screams ‘i love you in a way that is so painful and so mean’

• anyways . being the apprentice of wataru after natsume stops being his apprentice

• I AM SO SANE OVER THIS CONCEPT

• obviously you were Not Really involved in the war so you’re pretty clueless as to natsume’s former relationship with wataru

• which makes you question why he is such an asshole to you. LIKE he does not take your magic seriously at all

• he thinks that you are not qualified which is . so stupid like you cannot gatekeep being an evil wizard okay that title is for anyone

• in reality… he is a tiny bit insecure that you’re good enough at magic to be wataru’s apprentice

• magic and alchemy has always been something that his character is largely based on and for someone to take over that role so quickly ?!?&:!

• so he Pretends that whenever wataru is telling him about your latest experiments and tricks that he is Not impressed .

• he's basically the yawns . sloppy. boring. lazy .

• he actually really wants to discuss magic with you but every time you meet he just scowls and acts like a bitch. in usual natsume ‘i hate being vulnerable or showing any feelings’ agenda

• so that means you’re going to have to make the first move. otherwise the enemies to lovers slowburn 100k words pining fic ends HERE

• if you ask him for help with magic he is going to be so smug

• like “hM, i figured the likes of you would need help from me afterALL”

• just try not to punch him in the face it will be WORTH IT OKAY!!!

• his hands are actually really shaky the whole time and he is trying his hardest not to mess up it’s actually So so cute

• and natsume gets to assess your magic prowess too (he’s impressed btw. he wouldn’t tell you that so i’m passing on the message. he's falling in love so quick but don’t tell him i told you ok)

• and so you meet up at his secret room regularly ! and with sora too who you become apprentice buddies with ^_^ so joyous

• listen i wasn’t going to include the love potion natsume trope in this but these headcanons are tropey enough let me have this

• you confess by making a love potion together with him PLEASE HEAR ME OUT

• anyways you are the best most magical couple in all of ensemble stars . you create tricky little spells to foil your enemies (eichi tenshouin) and then kiss wearing witch’s hats . the end

tsumugi aoba

• another good enemies to lovers candidate but in a More pathetic way i think

• you’re the producer for past fine. please hear me out on this concept

• i think your beef would be similar to eichi and hiyori . like divorced couple type romance

• you are regretful of the war and find the memories to be bittersweet. then you talk to tsumugi and he’s like Yeah haha i would probably do it again

• HE HAS ISSUES

• and yet he’s still one of the only people who truly understands and unconditionally supports you… this is a sick and twisted world

• i think tsumugi is too moe kyaah anime girl to have any hatred towards you so the enemies to lovers will (once again) be one sided

• he brings up your time as second years and you feel the need to throttle him

• yet you know him so well too, especially how he overworks himself

• and as an ensemble square producer you have to take care of his soggy pathetic self. Sorry

• that one romance trope of the person bandaging the wounds of the love interest . that’s you two except it’s you dragging his ass to bed at 3am

• he will complain . so you have to compromise on letting him cuddle you

• everyone notices how close you two are btw . sora is that one image that’s like ‘hey why does senpai call you babygirl’ ‘how about we stop talking for a little while’

• you Deny all the outrageous claims that you CARE??? for him and say it is rather your past together that makes you feel obligated but it was like two? three? years ago mostly everyone has moved on. stop lying to yourself

• you two have healed Together… and that is what makes your love so raw and vulnerable and eughhsjk this is so sappy and cute. Throws up

• hiyori and nagisa are both so happy that you two are together and finally found peace (sort of)

• eichi is like Hm. interesting . this is awkward

• but it’s okay . because everything is fine (haha get it) now and you and tsumugi are (past) war criminals together ^_^

sora harukawa

• sora is too full of JOY and HAPPINESS to be enemies with anyone . So we are going a bit off script you are rivals in this scenario

• video game rivals to be precise ! i feel like the 🤓 typing this but it’s CUTESEY I PROMISE

• mostly you two play multiplayer games together and get a teensy bit competitive . in the video game club of Course which means we get natsume to be the (totally unbiased) judge

• sora is realllyyy good at video games which means you frequently lose . this is why you have waged war on him

• you will not STOP until the ultimate gamer title becomes yours

• sora is just ヽ(*⌒∇⌒*)ﾉ he’s happy to indulge and play games with you because your colour is always so bright and vibrant when you do !

• little does he know you are plotting his Demise. his demise on little big planet or something

• days, nights, weeks, months you train to beat him. and you never do

• he keeps winning everytime and always acts so modest about it which is even WORSE!!! you can't even get mad when he’s so polite about beating you

• once sora notices your colour becoming more dull because of how demotivated you are he gets really worried (◞‸◟；) he loves playing games but loves spending time with you more…

• once you admit that you’re upset about being worse at games he thinks of a quick solution ! play games together instead of against each other and he can teach you all his tricks

• (natsume offers to help too but he's Not important and he is an asshole . Do not trust)

• so your weekly gaming tournaments basically turn into gaming dates ft thirdwheel natsume and sometimes tsumugi

• cutest CUTEST couple 10/10 i love

• natsume approves too btw . 10/10

• tsumugi is a Little confused but he has the spirit (he also rates 10/10)

• (rinne will not be Making an appearance in fear of shu finding out but he also rates 10/10. Save him from shu)

OKAY KIND OF IMPORTANT MESSAGE SO PLEASE READ!!!

i would have made a separate post for this but i feel like no one would read it so. i’m finally back after um. 10 months. i was super busy and kind of lost interest in enstars and other things so i pretty much abandoned this blog… BUT I HAVE RETURNED! i’m going to try posting every so often and interacting more with you guys on here ^_^ i cleared out my inbox (sorry to anyone who sent things in, it was cluttered and stressing me out haha) so feel free to send me any asks! i will NOT be opening specific requests, but you can feel free to send suggestions for prompts, scenarios or characters you want me to make headcanons for and i’ll try my best!! i also want to try out writing proper fics alongside the silly hc posts, but i might mostly post those on ao3, though i would like a nice balance between silly and serious(ish). i will also try writing for other fandoms like mhyk, twst and pjsekai since i am heavily in those as well but yeah!! my official comeback methinks. hope to chat more with everyone! ♡

[rekino2114]

You can do Sdra2 girls with a boyfriend who loves to carve pumpkins at Halloween

Celebrating Halloween with the sdra2 girls

Halloween post #8

A/n:I decided to make it a bit more general than the request because I didn't have that many ideas and was scared it'd become repetitive, sorry if this isn't what you wanted

Sora

Sora does enjoy celebrating holiday and especially Halloween, there's something about the spooky season that resonates with her

She's definitely the type to jump out of the shadows to scare you or do anything that might spook you to see your adorable face and tease you endlessly

She'll wear the ghost costume she wears in the game and will only go trick-or-treating if you want. Otherwise, she'll just stay in and watch a movie with you

She doesn't know that much about pumpkin carving, but she'll try if you like it that much. She actually tried to carve one in the shape of your face but it...really didn't come out well

"Eh, did I scare you? You should have seen your face. Sorry baby, just wanted to see how you'd react. Oh, come on, you're not that mad at me, are you? Will some hugs and kisses fix that?

Kokoro mitsume

She's really not the type to celebrate anything except your and mikako's birthday or your anniversary, so she's not particularly excited for Halloween, but seeing you and her daughter being so happy to celebrate it changed her mind a bit

She won't wear anything, no matter how much mikako insists she really doesn't want to, but thankfully, you will for her. You even let your daughter choose your costume and try to put face paint on you...which didn't go too well

Mikako just dragged you two trick-or-treating with her and yamato (i headcanon that even in this au they're friends even if not adoptive siblings). Even if kokoro wasn't dressed up, she just watched you have fun with them and that warmed her heart

She also didn't carve pumpkins even if you insisted, but she did look up some cool designs to give you ideas... She also helped mikako carve her own so she wouldn't get hurt...and actually ended up enjoying it

"Mommy, Daddy, look at how much candies I got! I'm gonna eat all of them!"

"That's great, mika -"

"Don't. Eating that much sugar will cause you to get sick"

"O-oh....... sorry"

"....*sighs* i guess you could have some of them"

"Yay! thanks mommy"

Emma magorobi

Emma really enjoys festivities, and celebrating them with you is one of the many things she loves doing with her amazing boyfriend, Halloween, especially

You two will mostly stay in and have kind of a sleepover, watching all the horror movies Emma starred in while eating snacks and cuddling

She'll dress up as one of the characters she played in a horror movie (is it considered a cosplay if you're cosplaying as technically yourself?) with a costume that covers her arms, preferably And will ask if you'd like to dress up too,maybe as the love interest of her character

She'll definitely help you pumpkin carving, even if she's not an expert and might mess up She'll still have a lot of fun trying since it's something you love (also be prepared for a lot of pumpkin puns)

"Hey, you look nice! No, really, to be honest, you look even more handsome than the actor who played him eheh. Anyway....there's a kiss scene between our characters later in the movie.....wanna recreate it?"

Setsuka chiebukuro

Setsuka is definitely a party person. She just really enjoys celebrating with the people she loves, especially you. Whenever Halloween comes up, she always has something prepared to have fun

She invited everyone in the class to a Halloween party and asked all of her classmates to dress up for it (she wore her oni costume) she made sure you in particular had fun and recorded all of the best moments with her eye camera so you could watch it later together (she also told you how cute and handsome you looked in your costume like 12 separate times)

She likes pranking/scaring people for fun with you and hibiki, even if some people get upset at her for that. She'll also try to do it on you too but only if she knows you don't get scared easily

She'll definitely carve a pumpkin too, she was already going to do it even before you told her you liked it, she made a really goofy one that made you laugh and was actually pretty decent at it

"Soooo, are you having fun, baby? Oh, big sis is really glad, you know I love Halloween; by the way, you look so cute with that costume on y'know? Eheh, big sis could just hug you and cup that adorable face of yours forever, sweetie. "

Hibiki otonokoji

While hibiki normally isn't really one for big celebrations that aren't her concerts or birthdays, she still likes Halloween quite a fair bit. And she'll definitely enjoy partying with you

As stated earlier, she really likes playing pranks and scaring you, but unlike setsuka, you are the main victim of that during Halloween. She's not the scariest, which means that often you end up laughing at her attempts, which makes her mad and causes her to get setsuka to prank you even harder

She thought it would be funny if her and kanade dressed up as each other, which just consisted of them switching hairpins (she unfortunately couldn't do anything about the chest size), unfortunately, most of your classmates recognized them anyway

She didn't see the point in pumpkin carving at first, but after seeing some cute designs online, she said she wanted to do one too....it didn't come out great, but it's the effort that matters

"Hibiki?! What do you mean? I'm kanade.....o-ok sorry, I guess I should have expected my bf to recognize me.....but I'm sure I'll fool everyone else.....r-right?"

Kanade otonokoji

Kanade likes anything you like, really you could bring her anywhere or do anything with her, and she'd be happy as long as her darling is with her, so when she heard that you liked Halloween, she couldn't be happier to celebrate

Hibiki dragged her, and you trick-or-treating with her (along with her boyfriend) she kinda had fun, especially because she was with you, but she mostly did it to please her sister. She somehow got you all your favorite candies and gave them to you... you have no idea how she got them or how she knew which ones you liked, but you're not complaining

You finished the day by watching a horror movie while cuddled up to each other. You never thought your shy and sweet girlfriend would be into slashers but seeing her happy is really nice

She also carved her own pumpkin. She was somehow really really good at it, even if she says that yours is far more beautiful than whatever she did, you still think hers is better....and she told you this was her first time holding a knife

"Oh darling, your pumpkin is amazing... o-oh no, please don't say that, I'm just an amateur. Mine is nothing compared to yours, my love"

Iroha nijiue

Iroha gets scared very easily by practically anything remotely spooky, so usually she hates Halloween, but you insisted she celebrated with you and promised her that you would keep the scary things away from her, so she agreed

Mikado likes to torment iroha a lot, but especially today, he scares her with his magic literally every time he sees her, so you two try to stay very far away from him

She would prefer not to dress up (definitely not because she was embarrassed that the only costumes she could find that fit her were for children) but she'll help you design your costume if you're making it yourself, painting on it or giving you ideas

Pumpkin carving is actually the main thing she'd like to do, as long as you don't make a spooky one. She's not the best at using a knife, but the pumpkin still comes out really good, which you praise her a lot for. She appreciates that very much.

"H-hey y/n, here, I made the pumpkin, how does it look? O-oh,t-thank you so much, yours looks great too"

Yoruko kabuya

While yoruko does enjoy celebrating on special occasions, she kinda thinks Halloween is a bit of a childish holiday and doesn't give it that much attention, but since you looked so happy about it, there's no harm in celebrating more than usual

She'll make some horror themed drinks for you, and would love it if you helped her bake Halloween sweets like cookies or cupcakes. You two then eat everything you made while watching a horror movie

After a lot of pleading from you , she (kinda reluctantly) dressed up in her witch costume, she blushed a lot when you saw her with it on for the first time and even more when you complimented how beautiful she looked. She really doesn't want anyone except you seeing her like this, and all of the compliments she received made the embarrassment worth it

She won't carve a pumpkin, nor will she help you carve one. She doesn't really see the point, and doesn't want to get her costume dirty, but she will tell you how beautiful the one you made looks

"......j-just so you know, I'm only wearing this, so you stop nagging me. E-eh? You think I look beautiful? Thanks, but.....*sighs* nothing just Thanks......i-i only put it on for you...h-happy Halloween....b-babe"

[lady-of-endless]

thank you also for the trade!! i’m so excited for it!! <3

okay so my name is anayeli but i also go by sora, im 16 and im hispanic! my pronouns are she/her, but my gender is unlabeled. my sign is aquarius and my personality type is INFP.

i’d like to be perceived as a stand user also, and i love animals sm (even if im allergic to them) iggy is one of my favs. im honestly pretty introverted and i usually only talk to people if they talk to me first, i like to stay indoors a lot but once im outside it’s hard to get me back inside. im honestly just like a big nerd and i have many childish interests and im really bad at hiding it. i tend to get burnt out a lot if im consistently socializing and i sleep a lot because of it LOL, but usually that’s enough to recharge my battery. i’m definitely a night owl and i love staying up until the sun rises, mornings are not for me i dread them the most. even still my makeup and hair is always done and i like to dress in like a y2k mcbling-ish style. i have a huge fear of driving for some reason im a designated passenger princess LOL. i don’t really play any sports but i do occasionally hit the gym. i’m honestly kind of a negative person i usually only speak badly of myself rather than highly. i listen to all kinds of weird music, ill literally listen to anything besides like normal mainstream, i cant function without it. i’m a big fan of video games even though i don’t get the chance to play them often. i’m honestly more book smart than street smart, im really slow and honestly kinda like dumb LOL. making decisions and pressure is not my thing. my love language is gift giving and physical touch, im not very good with words and get flustered easily 😭 but i also have a very sensitive temper when it comes to defending the people i love, and i also have enough self respect to defend myself, whether it be verbally or physically

tysm for reading!! i really hope it wasn’t too much 😭💞

Author's Note: My God, this was a hard one. Why? Because you seem such a nice and complex person. Again, I'm sorry for not being able to make up my mind and choosing two charters. Hope you'll enjoy this, thank you again for this trade! GIFs are not mine, I'm thanking the creators for them.

I match you with...

Muhammad Avdol

- He is also more of a mediator in general and this will make you two get along well right from the start. Plus, as much as he tries to act as the voice of reason for the group he too has a sensitive temper sometimes.

- He is drawn to you because of your uniqueness and realness. He admires how in tune you are with your feelings. He understands when you need to take a step back and recharge your social batteries.

- I feel like you two would work surprisingly well. Despite him looking rather serious, he too likes to have a good laugh and engage in childish antics when he's in a good mood.

- Iggy admits that he only finds you and him the most pleasant to hang out with in the group, so when he notices the spark between you and Avdol, he's pleased.

- If Avdol finds you asleep, don't worry, NO ONE will get to disturb or wake you up because he'll make sure of that. Both he and Magician's Red who becomes very protective of you.

- As a professional fortune-teller, of course he'll ask the cards about how your dynamic will change in the future once he realizes that he's falling for you. Joseph catches him while doing that and it's game over for him. Poor Avdol won't be able to look at you affectionately from afar without Joseph winking at him and teasing him about his crush.

- Avdol doesn't mind the fact that decision-making is not your thing but the fact that you speak badly of yourself saddens him. He wishes to understand the reason why but won't be too demanding as he doesn't want you to feel pressured.

- He would find your style very unique and he'll be curious about that weird music you mentioned. He's curious and open-minded, of course, he wants to know more. Side by side, you two would make an interesting contrast. He'll even gift you one of his bracelets!

- He doesn't mind that you prefer not to drive. You'll be his passenger princess. He'll always keep your seat warm with Magician's Red ability.

And because I couldn't decide...

I also match you with...

Kakyoin Noriaki

- If you and Avdol would work because of the contrast, you and Kakyoin would work because of some similarities you two have.

- He notices you because of how you defend the ones you care about and also yourself, despite having an introverted nature. It's something he admires.

- He's also introverted so it will take a lot for you too to warm up to each other. But once you do, everything gets so much fun.

- He too recharges his social batteries by sleeping so this will earn some playful teasing from the other crusaders about you two. Joseph, wanting to be the mature one, but failing, will make you two share a room when they make stops on the journey. Why? Because you both sleep a lot, no other reason, nope. Not because Joseph secretly wants to be a matchmaker, nooo.

- It hurts him to hear you speak badly of yourself when in his eyes, you're more than worthy of praise. He takes this matter into his hands and showers you with encouragement, compliments, and so on.

- Hierophant Green is very curious of you, don't be scared if you notice him staring at you or floating over your shoulder when Kakyoin lets him out.

- Aesthetically wise, he's such a big fan of Y2K style. Your outfits will make him feel butterflies in his stomach. Eventually, he wants to match your style somehow.

- The only drawback is that you'll have to fight for the title of passenger princess because he doesn't really like driving.

- You're enjoying video games and also being a night owl? You two will definitely spend so many nights playing video games together

And a random choice: N'Doul - he would meet you during that fight in the desert and he thinks you're different from the aggressiveness of the other crusaders. You spark his interest.

[seventeenlovesthree]

Digi Dynamic Shipping Game

Send me two names among the following 12 and I’ll write a short analysis post about them:

Taichi Yagami | Yamato Ishida | Sora Takenouchi | Koushirou Izumi | Mimi Tachikawa | Jyou Kidou | Takeru Takaishi | Hikari Yagami | Daisuke Motomiya | Miyako Inoue | Iori Hida | Ken Ichijouji

Whether canon provides input on them or not.

Taichi and Takeru's relationship is primarily based on a very basic premise in Adventure: You have the hands-on protagonist who has a huge soft spot for taking care of kids that are younger than him, as he is a big brother himself - and you have the youngest member of the group, who wants nothing more than to be an equal part of the team and while his own brother usually acts somewhat overly protective of him, the protagonist treats him with trust and a positive attitude. Whether it's about encouraging him to get up after falling down, warning him of harmful food - or entrusting him to take care of his own sister, offering him the chance to take responsibility "like the older kids do" (and thus he proooobably caused a protective complex in the long run, but I'm quite certain that was fueled by Yamato's behavior towards him as well).

Is it a surprise that Takeru looks up to, admires and idolizes Taichi, even to a point where he wishes he could be his big brother instead of Yamato? Probably not. While the relationship between Yamato and Takeru is not always the easiest (and even though Yamato tended to see Taichi as a serious threat of being a better brother than him), Taichi always tries to mediate, reassuring Takeru that Yamato would never leave him behind on purpose. He ALWAYS treats Takeru with kindness.

Inspite of all that: Is it a shame that, after Adventure ends, the relationship between Taichi and Takeru gets shoved into a teeny tiny niche in the background? Very much so. We don't see them interact on their own terms - or even talk to other - a lot, neither in 02 nor Tri nor Kizuna onwards, as both of them have very different interaction partners throughout all these years. The France episode is the only significant instance that shows them still being on friendly terms - as Takeru was previously very busy trying to encourage Hikari not to rely so much on Taichi anymore, very obviously projecting onto her in the process, as he is basically dreading to rely on either Yamato or Taichi for help himself. On the other hand... The France episode also shows Takeru to be quite in sync with Taichi, he's actually displaying several mannerisms and reactions in the same way - which does leave room to speculate on the idea that the admiration he used to have for Taichi never truly vanished... And that, in Tri onwards, he absolutely adapted to Taichi's way of teasing and trolling Yamato, basically perfecting the art of doing that.

Long story short - there is quite a bit of subtext, at least on Takeru's behalf. It's a little bit like - and this is where all the speculation comes in - Takeru, our future novelist, always kinda observed Taichi from the shadows, which is not unlikely, as Takeru spends A LOT of time with Hikari, Koushirou and Yamato... All people who also share significant bonds with Taichi themselves. And thus, him having quite a steadfast opinion on Taichi ("That's not like him at all!") and making him the heroic main character of his Evangelion fanfiction... Definitely gives you the impression that he never stopped looking up to him. Unfortunately, Taichi's current stance on Takeru is a bit harder to estimate, but I think we have some groundwork here.

Whether I think why and how they’d work.

The most obvious trope I can see working for them is: Takeru's brotherly admiration for Taichi growing to have a romantic twist as he grows older. It's very easy to imagine that he started crushing on him at some point, but kept it rather low-key throughout all this time - hence him just observing him from afar. And even that makes perfect sense! Taikeru used to have quite a niche in tumblr's and also Twitter's English-speaking spheres - and I can't really blame people for that: Taichi is usually primarily shipped with Takeru's brother, whereas Takeru is primarily shipped with Taichi's sister... That set-up alone is intriguing enough to write a whole essay on the similar dynamics between the sibling relationships. And then you have the whole potential subtext that goes as follows: Takeru is struggling with black-and-white thinking as a young teenager and may or may not feel like he has to conform to heteronormativity because of that - hence why he may be so angry at Hikari for relying on Taichi instead of himself? Angry at Hikari for being as dependent as he used to be, angry at Hikari because he himself has these weird feelings for Taichi, even though he should like Hikari instead? And he DOES, but not in that way. And then there's his brother, who OBVIOUSLY has feelings for Taichi as well, so he could never get in between that, jeopardizing a potential happy relationship for Yamato, which would result in a much better outcome for all them...

In general, I can see Takeru sacrificing his own happiness for the sake of the people he loves as long as THEY are happy, because that, in return, should be enough to make HIM happy as well... Right? It's also one of the many reasons why I believe he encourages Iori so much, tries to protect Hikari and grows closer to Koushirou... Because he feels Iori and Hikari can do a lot better when he's just there for them and Koushirou is great company to be around with, who he just vibes with, while he can (hope to) watch Taichi's and Yamato's relationship bloom (while also developing a tendency to live out his caring attitude towards Koushirou a little). He grows up to be more accepting of his own preferences and orientation (and it may look to others like he's just dating people left and right, even though he is literally just spending time with them because he enjoys positive company - at least in MY opinion).

Alright, that was a lot of blabbering for a rather unfulfilled, one-sided crush... So what if they DO find a way to be together? I feel like Taichi would still struggle a little bit with it himself as well - again, Takeru is super close to Hikari AND Yamato's brother, so getting close to him may feel like he'd have to ask for permission... Not to mention that there are instances where Takeru reminds him of Yamato, hence there still being a looooot of conflicting feelings (especially the idea I saw in fandom once, where Taichi had to convince Takeru that "I like you because you're you, not because you remind me of Yamato!" and I think that would apply wonderfully the other way round as well: "I like you because you're you, not because you're a male version of Hikari!"). But once we've overcome all that trauma and complex complications ... I believe they could be a good match. They're both incredibly protective of others - and would be of each other as well. They also need someone to lean and allow themselves to rely on - which both of them struggle with, so there'd be a lot of talking required to let loose and be vulnerable around each other.

But I also feel like their relationship could get Taichi to become more social and outgoing again, spending more time with everyone and becoming more of his shiny self in the process again. And if Taichi managed to make himself be vulnerable around Takeru - I feel like Takeru would be the happiest bean. Realizing that he can be supportive of and needed by that, in his eyes, amazing person who always supported him in return as well. When I think about them, I think about sunshine fighting through a big wall of clouds - and about them teasing Yamato to hell and back, but that is just a very self-indulgent headcanon.

Whether I’d prefer them as platonic or romantic ship.

I do have a small soft spot for them and think they're underrated, which is unfortunately made very apparent by the lack of interaction time between them... Overall, from a writing perspective, I adore the complexity I see between them, as outlined above! So observing them through a romantic lense is incredibly interesting - but overall, I'd like them to be platonic 70% of the time, as opposed to being romantic 30%. It can be a very good ship, I just haven't dug deep enough yet!

[dutchforstrangers]

Suit and tieTai - Taiora one-shot

For @taioraweek 2023 Day 4

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A/N: Another WIP that finally sees the light of day. Because I will never get tired of making these two oblivious dorks kiss for the first time in every universe possible.

Summary: It was one simple kiss that turned their ignorance into awareness of what had already been there the entire time...

Day 4: First kiss | Characters: Taichi Yagami (POV) x Sora Takenouchi | Genre: Subconscious blooming romance | Rating: K+ | Wordcount: 1.344

7:47am. When he woke up this morning, he had told himself he would start early, so he was sure to leave Hikari and Sora’s apartment on time for a change. But it had already been eight whole minutes since he had started fighting the tie around his neck in front of the mirror.  

Frustrated with himself and that stupid string of fabric around his neck, Taichi growled. “I have this very important meeting at work I cannot mess up,” he said to no one in particular.

“You good?”

The female voice came from the kitchen and belonged to Sora, since Hikari had already left the house for her internship at the kindergarten. From the corner of his eyes, Taichi could see her peeking.

“Yes.” Taichi said, but didn’t sound to convincing. He decided to switch his answer. “No. This tie, I swear, these should be forbidden!”

Sora grinned, with her elbows she nonchalantly leant on the kitchen counter. “You’d think as someone working in suit and tie every day, you’re good at tying it by now.” She teased him.

“Except I’m not.” He was fully aware of his tone sounding annoyed. And he was, because somewhere deep down in him, he knew he would always struggle with it. “And never will be. Sor, can you help me one more time, please?”

He definitely needed her help. Like he had needed it all the other times he had stayed over these past couple of weeks.

Sora chuckled as she made her way over to him. “Come here.”

“Good thing I’m staying over.”

“You’re practically living here by now,” Sora joked while her hands prepared the two sides of the tie around his neck for the actual tying. Her eyes fixated on the accessory.

Sora’s joke was one with truth though. The girls’ apartment was closer to Taichi’s work than the loft where he lived with the three boys, plus, it had a more cozy atmosphere compared to the messy boys’ energy. He had lived with Yamato, Koushiro and Jyou during his entire time at university, but now that Taichi had started working, he was ready to go a different direction regarding his living space.

“I don’t want to be near Yamato and my cousin getting it on constantly.” Which was another big reason why he wasn’t at home right. He watched a blush forming on Sora’s cheeks, her hands still working on his tie, softly and with care.

“Too much information,” she said. “How about Koushiro-kun and Jyou-senpai?”

“Ugh, Jyou’s never at home, either in the hospital or with his girlfriend, and Koushiro is busy most of the time, hidden behind his desk and wall of computers. Different from me, the boy is resistant to Yamato and all of his bedroom shenanigans.”

Sora laughed. She spent a lot of time with Koushiro, her being one of those rare friends who could talk to him without any form of technology between them, and she was very much aware of Koushiro’s ability of radiating the ‘I’m not giving a shit’ energy.

“Jealous?”

“Please,” was Taichi’s answer.

He wasn’t jealous, it was just him being ready for a change of pace. And so he found himself crashing on the girls’ couch quite a few days per week. He had to admit though, it also came in very handy that Hikari or Sora –but mostly Sora—were always available to help him out with his daily outfit struggles. 

Maybe he was in need of a life partner to settle down with, who could match his changed needs and wants, Taichi thought to himself, knowing he couldn’t keep crashing the girls’ couch forever.

“I much rather stay here with my lovely little sister and incredible friend who is—”

Sora patted his chest lightly and Taichi shifted his attention towards her hands after returning from his thoughts.

“… great at tying your ties.” Sora finished for him. Her feminine fingers worked their magic once more and a perfectly knotted tie hung loosely around his neck. She carefully adjusted his collar and the tie itself, making it look sharp. “There, you’re all set.”

The softness and collected happiness in her voice made Taichi smile. He showed her his signature grin before turning himself to the mirror to look at himself. Behind him he saw Sora look at him too and his own heart weirdly skipped a beat.

“Thanks,” he quickly said to cover himself, still genuinely happy with Sora’s fashion knowledge and friendly help. He walked past her to get to his jacket and coat.

“Oh! There’s this dinner thing at my place tonight, will you be there too?” Taichi remembered as he put the jacket and coat on.

“Sure will be,” Sora answered while on her way back to the kitchen. Again, he felt a bolt of luck going through his body and warming his chest.

“Great! Looking forward to it.” He hastily slid into his shoes, his eyes checking out the time on the watch around his wrist. “Shit! Okay, gotta rush, see you toni—”

“Wait! Not yet.” Sora shouted from the kitchen. Taichi already had the door opened, doorknob in his hand, as he turned his head around to see Sora crossing the small living room towards in a rushed pace. In her hand she held his lunchbox and he instantly remembered it was what he not only forgot to grab, but forgot to prep and pack as well…

“You left this,” she said it as if he hadn’t seen what she was bringing him. He took the box from her, immediately feeling it wasn’t empty, meaning she had not only noticed he forgot, but had actually prepped and packed it for him. The heat from his chest slowly rose to his cheeks. “Have a good day at work.”

She smiled at him with her kindest and most genuine smile. It made him smile in return and for just the briefest of moments, time stood still.

“Thank you, you too,” he said, suddenly realizing he was in a hurry. With the lack of air between the two of them, he swiftly close the gap and planted a quick kiss on her lip—

Wait.

He did what? When— how?

Time seemed to stand still once more.

“Erm… sorry,” Sora spoke first, face completely red, chest high from all the gathered air inside of it. “That wasn’t supposed to happen…”

Taichi shook his head, with that trying to get him out of his daze. “Right… So much for all the accusations of us looking like a married couple huh?” He joked, automatically resolving to comedy to cover up his own redness.  

“Y-yeah, hehe…” Sora nodded as one hand moved itself nervously to her lips, her fingers touching the spot where he had pecked her like a husband kissing his spouse goodbye for the day.

Even though he had been unaware of his own feelings at first, apparently, his body had known what to do. The kiss blissfully happened by itself, showcasing both him and her what sparks had been exchanged. Not only during the time spent in this apartment together, but during their entire life by now.

It occurred to him that, rather than searching for someone to settle down with, perhaps he had already found that someone. Sleeping underneath the same roof, she tying his ties, bickering like only lovers could.

That it was just one simple kiss turning the ignorance into awareness.

The smile on his face grew bigger. As much as Taichi wanted to stay, especially now –to reflect a bit longer, to talk about his newfound excitement— he had to run.

“See you tonight, Sora.” Taichi said emphasizing her name as he took off.

He looked over his shoulder one more time, just to be met with the view of Sora waving him goodbye like they had indeed been married forever. To that, Taichi snickered to himself, in his securing Sora would be the one to untie his tie at the end of at least today.

Perhaps he could even steal another kiss from her…

[mogiyue]

« Why is not everyone here to eat ? Where is Ame ? And Jeno, Jaemin, Renjun and Haechan ? »

Since being at the residence, Sora was surprised to hear Ningning's voice for so long and without falling into yet another sob. Truth be told, it was quite understandable that the young girl felt upset because some of the children were missing for breakfast. Ame, under the orders of the handmaids, had to rest following yesterday's accident as well as Haechan who had felt unwell after a while. Renjun had more important things to do and Jeno seemed to have not left his room since he woke up. Jaemin? He hadn't given any sign of life since last night, he had simply disappeared into the residence. Not that she was worried about that stupid cat, but Jaemin had the gift of keeping his promise and ensuring that he, Sora and Chenle could return home safely by rescuing Haechan. The young Moon wanted to at least thank him for that with a polite gesture and nothing more; she didn't plan on getting closer to him.

« At least Chenle is here, even if i though you would die.. » Winter snickered, a wide smile on her face.

« Leave me alone you stupid ! » Cry back the boy.

While the two were bickering, the young Moon could see Karina out of the corner of her eye being strangely silent, slowly eating her fruit while staring at an invisible point. That too was strange, almost abnormal on the part of the younger girl. With a discreet gesture, Sora gently pulled on the sleeve of Karina's sweater to gain her attention.

« I was thinking about the accident, it's still a shock but i'm- » « You were thinking about Jeno. » Winter cut it.

Sora quickly turned her face, an incredulous expression appearing, Karina in turn turning red with shame and stammering many negations.

« MINJEONG. »

« And now she is using my real name, you're a cunt Karina i told you i don't like it when you call me like that. » Winter start sulking, Karina ignoring the insult she throwed at her.

« Everyone in this house know you're so in love with Jeno, like can you not show it everyday ? » Jisung snicker again, while laughing with Chenle.

The young girl felt shame and annoyance growing as the other children continued to tease her about this subject and leaving Sora completely lost and aware of little things that she had noticed since her arrival and especially yesterday. As the argument continued, Ningning, suddenly awakened to spoke unexpectedly.

« But, do Jeno likes you back ? If not why- »

However, the girl was cut off by a sudden arrival. Mark stood in the crack of the door, staring at everyone who had stopped when they saw him and returning to their seats in a religious silence.

« Don't stop speaking just because i'm here guys. » Said Mark while smiling.

The said Mark quickly moved to the table, taking the opportunity to pat Jisung's head with a tender gesture while smiling wider. They looked like a family, Sora thought, noticing that everyone had calmed down and were enjoying the meal as if nothing had happened.

« You okay ? »

Surprised, Sora realized the proximity between her and Mark, slowly agreeing that she was ok, the young boy sitting next to her still smiling widely to her answer. She hadn't realized that she had been staring at him the whole time. Charming, that was definitely the word that came to mind when she looked at Mark. He had everything of a charming boy, sunny and gentle in the way he approached people. She could see how his presence was enough to brighten up a room and calm everyone down.

Yes, Mark was charming she felt like she could trust him, maybe.

Ame's cell phone showed ten o'clock and the young girl remained lying on her bed, which she was not to leave if necessary. She knew that a handmaid was at the door to forbid her from going out. In another context it would be seen as a security gesture but in her case, it was something else entirely. The sun was already high in the sky, the trees were moving in a slow rhythm and gently rocking Ame's eyes who seemed to be falling back into yet another sleep. Still about to fall asleep, she was surprised to hear a noise outside her room, two people talking to each other in somewhat raised voices, mostly a male voice before the door suddenly opened wide. Renjun.

Ame slowly sat up, removing the blanket before Renjun approached her, taking her firmly in his arms. He came to bury his head in the girl's arms, his hands trembling as they desperately clung to her nightgown as if he was afraid she would disappear forever. Softly, Ame could hear the young brunette murmuring a few words, raising his face to meet his tired gaze. The young woman took her youngest child back in her arms, the poor thing was worried to death and even now, he did not seem one hundred percent calm about his sister's health condition. He cursed as much as possible this house, this environment, everything that could happen to them.

« I'm sorry, i didn't mean to make you scared like this. »

Even if Ame wanted to be reassuring, Renjun had already been building his plan for a while, since the moment they found themselves in this house. He and Ame couldn't stay another year here. He would leave this damn residence, this damn family.

Lady Irene was a very beautiful woman, with a cold and distant beauty, almost unreal enough to make one shiver. Her existence was as terrifying as it aroused the attention of anyone. Seated gracefully in front of her emerald green marble desk, the woman took care to create hymns in ink for the end of summer festival, accompanied by the sound of a music box. Her hair tied in a sophisticated and precise headdress, her ruddy red Hanbok gave her an even more enigmatic appearance. Such a beautiful woman with such a black heart. The sun seemed almost intimidated to shine on her porcelain skin and the wind blew gently so as not to arouse any annoyance.

Knock, knock, two small knocks were heard on the wooden door, Lady Irene giving permission to enter her room. Slowly raising her gaze, the woman saw Jeno appear with astonishment.

« Oh Jeno, I’m pleasantly surprised to see you. Come and settle in. » Irene showed a smile that made the young boy nauseous.

« I'm not here to chat with you. »

« Really, then why come this far into the dorm to end up in my room? » Irene continued to show her smile, this time more sinister. « Do you miss me ? »

The young woman came to get up slowly, approaching the young boy who looked away from her, feeling Irene's hand placed on his shoulder.

« I thought that when you came back, with the accident, you would realize. »

« So you are responsible for the accident? » Jeno continued in a cold tone, this time staring at Irene. « Me ? I wouldn't say that, I followed the orders too. »

Also followed ? Jeno couldn't believe it, he was frozen in place, almost forgetting the disturbing proximity between him and the woman. Slowly, Irene came to slide her hand up his arm, passing it over his chest, bringing her face closer to his. With a sudden gesture, Jeno pushed Irene away, trembling with an emotion he didn't like to feel. Anger and fear.

« Why did you come, Jeno. » Asked the young woman in a more icy tone. Jeno still didn't answer, stepping back further and further. « The accident? I confirm I have my share of responsibility, but so does Lady Giselle, it was her idea. We knew you were going to get through it just fine, not that everyone would get through it, that's not the case. »

« You are fucking sick. »

« And there’s nothing you can do about it, all of you. This is why I hate children, you grow up and you don't obey anymore- »

With a sudden movement, Jeno came to grab the woman by the neck, holding tighter and tighter while staring at her with madness crossing his eyes. He was starting to lose his mind. Amidst this din, the handmaids arrived hurriedly, shouting at the young boy to let go of Lady Irene. And even though she was out of breath, the woman couldn't hold back a wicked smile, delighted with the result. He was still under her influence. Jeno finally let go of the young woman, stepping back with a blank face before leaving, passing between the handmaid hastening to help Lady Irene. And while leaving, Jeno faced Mark, showing a surprised face when he saw the boy in an almost daze. Mark was trying painfully to calm the youngest, he had to take him to his rooms before he completely lost his footing. However, Jeno came to look at Mark with these simple words.

« Help me, or i'm going to end it. »

« Please, promise me you're not leaving me, it's cold, i'm scared, i'm scared, i can't feel my legs, my body, i feel nothing i want to sleep, don't sleep, don't sleep, help me, help me please, is there someone coming, someone is coming, coming please, come fast, don't move, you're bleeding to much, please stay with me, it's ok, everything is fine, just relax, i feel nothing, i'm scared, because you're afraid but everything is ok, i can't see your face, when i wake up are you going to be there, yes i will be there, just take a rest, i will be there, stay with me while i rest, please stay with me Nana, Nana, Nana, Nana... »

« IT'S YOU, YOU KILLED HER, YOU KILLED OUR DAUGTHER YOU DEMONIC CHILD »

Sora finally found herself alone in the main pavilion. Jisung and Chenle had gone out and the girls had gone to their stage presentation lessons of what she had understood. Renjun still hadn't made an appearance and she knew Ame needed some rest. Sighing softly, the young Moon appreciated the cooler, sunny weather and continued to enjoy a form of peaceful silence.

« The weather is nice today, I prefer it when it’s nice like this. » Turning around, Sora saw Haechan standing a few meters away from her. She hadn't heard him coming and seemed to look a little better. « I'm not disturbing you ? I don’t know where Mark is. »

« Please, no need to ask my permission. » Sora replied, waving at him.

Haechan came to sit next to her, trying to quickly get into a comfortable position with a hint of embarrassment in his actions. He was funny, Sora thought.

« My name is Haechan, and you ? »

« We already introduced ourselves, earlier in Ame’s room. » Sora showed an incredulous expression.

« AH. Oh yes it's true, I...sorry. » The young boy showed a confused expression as he looked at the girl, frowning slightly as he looked outwards. « The accident disturbed me a little, I'm a little slow. » The young boy began to laugh lightly, a smile embarrassed by his behavior which softened the young Moon.

« It’s nothing, are you better? You told me you were looking for Mark i- »

Sora stopped short in her sentence, staring at Haechan who continued to display a friendly expression. Something was wrong, Sora's senses seemed to be heating up, continuing to look at the boy with a more intense gaze. All of a sudden, Haechan started laughing, a much more petty and less friendly laugh, glaring at Sora while still showing his smile.

« Oh no, I got caught. » Says Haechan with a mocking tone.

« You're pretending to act like an idiot, aren't you? » Questioned Sora while remaining on her guard. « Just now you were pretending too. »

« Giselle is not going to like you at all, you should leave. » Haechan replied grimly, less playful and more serious. « That is, unless you know why you have to leave. »

« And why would I leave? Be smart for me then. »

Haechan stared at Sora, studying her face every millimeter, a hint of sadness passing through his eyes that young Moon did not immediately perceive.

« You make me sad, it’s pathetic. »

Winter had fled training claiming a stomach ache without waiting for a response from the girls and the teacher. Walking slowly through the corridors of the residence, a long sigh escaped her lips and she untied her hair to let it fall gracefully on her back. The weather really seemed calmer than yesterday even if a palpable tension continued to hover. This is hellish, I want it to stop, she thought, cutting herself off from her dreams as she saw someone walking in front of her.

« Jaemin? » The aid boy stopped in his tracks, slowly turning towards the girl while looking her up and down with an indescribable expression. « Since last night you have disappeared, again. » Winter wore a serious expression, even if she was somewhat unsettled by the aura that Jaemin could currently give off.

He seemed drowned in fatigue, his eyes half hidden by his hair. He still had his clothes from

yesterday and did not seem to have been treated for his minor injuries. In turn, Jaemin advanced towards the young girl, finding himself quite close to her while looking at her with a superior air. His eyes, shining with a piercing blue, disturbed Winter before she displayed an expression of horror.

« Jae-....Nana...? » She asked softly.

« Minjeong, it’s been a long time since I saw you. » He replied in a soft voice.

« What are you doing here. » The girl tried to keep her composure, staring at the young boy.

Jaemin or Nana seemed to be thinking, showing a slight smile as he placed her hand on Winter's cheek with a gentle gesture. However, a minimal pain was felt on her cheek as she observed that the young boy left a superficial scratch mark on her, a dark look scaring Winter.

« Nothing that concerns you. I'm just looking for something. »

« Jaemin had another nightmare and you took the opportunity to appear. You really are a coward. » Winter added, pushing the boy away and running away.

The young boy rolled his eyes as he watched the young girl leave, resuming her path as if if nothing happened. He had other things to do at the moment.

It had already been a while since Renjun had let Ame rest, the young girl having been able to go back to sleep once again. She was already feeling better, in fact, since this morning she had been in good shape; a particularity of her curse is that she received little physical damage in extremely cold weather. Busying herself to put away the few things on her desk her phone began to ring silently next to her, observing the welcome image for a while before feeling her heart fall into her chest seeing the person calling her . Incoming call: Jeno. With a trembling hand, Ame took the phone in her hands, taking some time to answer the call. A silence took place without either of them speaking.

« I miss you, Ame. » Jeno finally spoke, the girl's throat closing as tight as possible.

Ame still didn't answer, at least she didn't have time to answer anything because the call had just been cut off and the door to her room slowly opened without her realizing it. Staring at the screen of her phone with incomprehension, Ame heard a click, as if a door had just been locked. With a panicked look, the young girl turned around to find herself face to face with the young boy, leaning against the door of his room, a hand on his face as to hide something.

« Jeno ? How did you get inside ? And the handmaid ? »

« I didn't do anything to her just knock her out a little, i didn't do anything, I really didn't do anything to her, I just wanted to see you, just- » Jeno seemed to be speaking for himself, not even looking at Ame, as if he was afraid.

The young girl approached the boy hurriedly, removing her hand from his face and finally confronting their gazes. The young boy stared at Ame without saying anything, with so much admiration and love that it almost became too much to bear. Jeno came to grab Ame's hand with force, taking her in his arms.

« They can't take you from me, they can't, you are mine, mine, only me can love you, you promised me. » Once again, Jeno seemed to be talking to himself.

« Please, you can’t stay here. We will have problems. » Ame tried. And even if the young boy's embrace soothed him, they could not find themselves in such a situation, especially not since that day.

Jeno did not intend to let Ame escape, continuing to keep the young girl with all his strength in his arms even if it meant taking her breath away and making her faints in his arms so that he can have her her as long as he wants. The young girl's body became heavier, letting herself fall into the young boy's arms, placing his empty eyes on her face, in complete derealization.

At that same time since her last encounter with Haechan, Sora felt uneasy to stay. it's as if in the end she couldn't really trust anyone and especially if in the end everyone here could really play a double game with her. Quickly walking along the corridors, the young Moon told herself that going to join Ame for the moment would be a little safer for her and try to get answers to her questions from her. However, she was surprised to see Jaemin in one of the rest rooms, lying on the floor seemingly sleeping peacefully. The young girl stops for a moment, slowly approaching him while checking if the young boy was comfortable sleeping like this. Really stupid this cat, Sora preferred to leave him alone, observing that he still had his clothes yesterday damaged by the storm. About to get up to leave, the young girl could hear a slight grunt suddenly muffled by the sound of rapid footsteps in the corridor, as if people were running as fast as possible.

Intrigued, Sora looked towards the sliding door, suddenly held by the arm. The scene seemed to unfold in slow motion, seeing Mark, Winter and the governesses displaying serious, worried and fearful expressions.

« SORA, RUN AWAY FROM HIM. » Yelled Mark starting to stretch out his arm wanting to grab the young Moon. And suddenly, Sora found herself pinned to the ground, Jaemin above her with an indescribable look. Sora's senses were activated in alert mode and her breathing became short.

« Got you, angel. »

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ath/mogiyue

[betweendawnanddark]

@clocktowerdestiny

Riku looked mildly affronted before the expression softened back into a smile, lightly bumping Kairi with his elbow and-- Right, he'd have to be careful with that, since she and Sora were about the same height. And he really didn't know if he could or should wind her up with teasing about that. "I have to take training seriously? Me?" But he wasn't really accusing her of not doing the same.

Ultimately, though he still wasn't all that used to making physical contact first (and rarely needed to when it came to Sora), the motion was a little slow and a touch awkward, but reaching to let one hand rest between her shoulder blades was... kind of nice. "Yeah, you're right. We just need to keep working at our strengths so we can all be ready to help each other." It sounded... simple. Too simple, almost, but he was also aware of the things the lot of them had managed to pull off before.

"You two always did share that whole optimism thing, didn't you?" Okay, that time he was definitely teasing.

Riku was so cute when he was shy... He had a lot of insecurities, didn't he? It was a shame, but it was nice when he could be open with her about them.

"Yeah! And... that means you have to take training super seriously!" She nudged him. "I will, too. And King Mickey will be there, and Lea, and... it's gonna be alright, okay?" Kairi took a deep breath and smiled. Their odds were complete and utter garbage, sure, but weren't they always? Didn't the strength of Sora's heart always get them through any and everything?

[muthaz-rapapa]

Hirogaru Sky Impressions (2/5)

Full starting team now assembled. Yay~!

That said, I'm going to keep this "short" as I'm not feeling well. Also got some other things I need to finish but I can't concentrate on that if I don't get this post done and out of the way first.

Overall, the season is continuing to be a very delightful watch. I'm pleased with the pacing and that the writers are diligent about not giving away too much of the main plot just yet. There will be a proper time to dive into that later.

In the meantime, dedicating all the fillers to further fleshing out the Cures and building their team rapport and bonds with each other are exactly what we should always see from Precure.

Sora certainly holds the MC role the most prominently out of all her friends since her arc is tied closely to the main plot. So it's just a matter of waiting until the story returns to that for her arc to move forward. Namely, the reason behind the conflict between Skyland and the Undergu Empire (aka this season's lore), what Ellee-chan's significance is in the grand scheme of things and where the hell Captain Shalala is.

Though I think most of us have already theorized that her sudden disappearance is a setup for the eventual reveal that she is actually in league with the villains and will re-emerge as the third general. Or perhaps even the big bad boss because c'mon, you don't hire a veteran seiyuu like Mitsuki Saiga for only two or so episodes and call it a day.

Villain roles are mostly performed by well-established seiyuu in the industry so we can definitely expect Shalala to return in a fashion that would shake Sora's core beliefs (i.e. the broken pedestal trope). Which will then push her to re-evaluate what it means to be a true hero and come back even stronger after recovering from the shock.

On another note, I have my doubts whether Shalala is really the boss because the superior we heard Kabaton conversing with in ep 11 is actually voiced by Takako Honda, another veteran, and not Mitsuki Saiga.

...maybe Shalala is playing a double agent in order to get close to the Undergu leader and get rid of the threat once and for all that way?

Possible. But we don't have enough clues or evidence to confirm that yet so we'll just have to wait.

On another note, I like that they're doing something new again with this season by having the villain generals retire from their post right after their last defeat. Not sure if Kabaton will return as an ally in later episodes or not but it was heartwarming to see him turn over a new leaf and aim for a new and better purpose after he's been spared from death.

Back to the Cures.

Sora and Mashiro's friendship is just beautiful to behold. Thanks to Sora's arc being set aside for the moment, there's more time to focus on developing their relationship. Noticeably, it's during these fillers that Sora has increasingly become the one to support Mashiro rather than the other way around while Mashiro takes her own lead in finding her own path and discovering what she wants to do and what her dreams are (so yes, she isn't a Cure without a personal story arc, that's such a relief!).

Their partnership is quite balanced in that respect and I couldn't be happier.

Adding onto it, they're continuing to pay tribute to the original Futari Wa pair through Sora and Mashiro this way without disrupting the team camaraderie which is also a plus.

Tsubasa and Ageha as the beta pair provide very fun interactions, too, and I think I favor them over Sora and Mashiro. Whereas Sora and Mashiro are best friends who strive to do their best for each other, Tsubasa and Ageha have a more sibling dynamic between them with all the fond teasing and nagging.

The only complaint I have about them is their duo attack.

I mean yea, Wing looks so cool in his phoenix form (I'm calling it that, you can't stop me) but that shouldn't be a trade off for Butterfly getting all the lines while he becomes her nuclear pudgy mount.

I'm afraid that for all the progressiveness Toei has shown with HiroSky, they're still too chicken to go the full mile with the changes they implemented just yet.

We took two steps forward by finally including a male member to the main team...but took one step back with them still placing more importance on the girl cuz it's easier to sell her than the boy when their positions should be equal.

Granted, it's just one stock footage that only lasts about a minute but...it just bugs me, that's all.

That said, Butterfly's debut was omg, so awesome?!

The whole transformation sequence captured Ageha's vivacious personality perfectly.

She was already more than qualified to become Precure with her natural confidence and heroic drive. To see her slip right into the call like a duck taking to water (or er, a butterfly to the air) and then proceed to kick utter ass in her alter ego form...

Absolutely WONDERFUL.

I also love that though they constantly refer to Ageha as an adult and regularly show her dedication to her studies and jobs, they don't let her duties be the only things that define her.

Yes, she is mature and responsible but she's also living her best life and enjoying herself right now. She's interested in fashion, make up and has other personal interests outside her aspirations. She looks out for the kids who are younger than her while also having fun alongside them.

Yes, she's 18 and still in her youth but the point about Ageha/Butterfly's character is that there's no limit on choosing what you want for yourself. Just like how gender should not be an obstacle to becoming a magical girl (the metaphor for one's dreams and wishes), age shouldn't be one either.

Wear the accessories you want, pursue the hobbies you like, dance and sing without a care in the world.

As long as you're not hurting anyone, do what you find is fulfilling for you and do it without shame. You can be 30, 50, or 80 years old and that shouldn't matter in loving what you love.

Be like Ageha.

Act your age but don't be that. Be yourself foremost.

And that's all for now, I guess.

I suspect that midseason Cure debut will happen sometime before ep 30 so that we can have the ultimate forms + whole group power up attack around ep 40.

And then the remaining 8 episodes will center more or less around the main plot.

K, bye for now.

[rinnelovebot]

hi!! can i req eichi and tsumugi with a physically affectionate s/o? thank you!

A/N: this is such a cute req I had so much fun writing this holy Jesus anyway sorry for not posting yesterday yall! School is kicking my ass (History and Biochem I’m looking at YOU), whew...

*ೃ༄ Tsumugi Aoba and Eichi Tenshouin with a physically affectionate S/O hc’s

He would almost certainly fawn over you , like, 24/7. You’re just the absolute cutest! He’ll always audibly coo at you and rub your cheeks lovingly, nuzzling his head into yours. Everyone around you probably thinks you and Tsumugi need to get a room.

You definitely energize him after a long, hard day. There’s nothing better than getting to see your adorable face when he’s been intensely practicing with Sora and Natsume. Even when he feels like he could just drop dead with drowsiness, you make him feel very lively and awake.

He gets so excited to see you, no matter what it is he’s doing, he’ll 100% drop it to give you a big, warm hug. He gives me the vibe that he would gently sway you as you embraced each other, sighing contently and laying chaste kisses on your temples every few seconds. Tsumugi absolutely never lets go until you do. If it were up to him, you two would be conjoined at the hip.

Tsumugi would melt if you lied your head on his shoulder. He would chuckle breathily, laying his head atop yours, interlacing his hand with yours, as his thumb slowly strokes over yours. It’s a sweet, typically quiet moment. You could both fall asleep, and most of the time, you and Tsumugi both do.

He likes resting his forehead upon yours, holding your warm cheeks in his hands and pecking your lips every so often. He would laugh as you remove his glasses gently, frustrated with the small barrier between you and him.

Tsumugi also really likes when you fawn over him! It makes his heart squeeze when you brush his bangs out of his eyes while asking about his day, or when you wipe a small crumb off the corner of his mouth. It all makes him feel very loved, silly as it possibly is.

Basically, he thinks you’re wonderfully adorable, and he wouldn’t give you up for the world! You’re his favorite person, and he is yours. You two fit together perfectly. <3

Eichi tends to be very calm when you suddenly embrace him out of nowhere, keeping a cool exterior as he gives you a close-eyed smile and pats your head, saying something like: “Now, now. What’s the occasion?” Obviously, he’s teasing you. He knows you’re just like this. And if he were being completely honest, his heart was breakdancing in his chest.

You and Tori used to argue and fight over Eichi’s love and affections, you pulling one of the blondes arms, the pinkette pulling the other. That was awhile ago, though. The two of you came together and agreed: why not try to get him to pay attention to both of you? A lot of group hugs happen. It’s a very cute sight from an outsiders point of view.

Eichi’s touch is very, very gentle, his hands brushing over any part of your body and leaving light kisses in their wake. Typically during these times he’s whispering about how his student council meeting went, or how much paperwork he had to do. It’s very intimate and tender, quiet murmurs close to your ear as he traces over your skin with his fingertips. He enjoys these moments very much and holds them close to his heart, and you would too, I’d imagine!

Kissing your fingertips is one of the most easy and quick ways to show his love to you, in his opinion. He’ll do it to make you swoon, absentmindedly, or as a fair well, paired with a second kiss to the corner of your mouth. His affections are very personal and full of love, and you feel it with every touch, embrace, and kiss. You’re the only person he could ever feel this close to, and he appreciates you immensely. You’re his lover, and he’ll never be ashamed of showing that to others.

He enjoys holding your head to his chest, even if you may be the same height, or even if you’re taller than him. He wants you to hear his heartbeat, and how fast it beats when he’s close to you. Though, after a few minutes of embracing you, he’ll become calm within your arms, and it’ll slow down. Hearing the change in his chest never gets any less interesting to you. Knowing you’re the one who makes him like this is great to know.

Sometimes you need to sway him to take a break from his never ending work. To be honest, it’s actually not all that hard. He’ll refuse as long as he possibly can. But with the love of his life kissing his cheeks so lovingly, and coaxing him to rest with a soft whisper in his ear, how could he not give into the temptation?

Uncharacteristically, when it’s just you and him, Eichi will rest upon your lap, his eyes fluttering shut as you run your gentle fingers through his blonde locks. He always feels very exhausted, and it’s times like these when he can be completely vulnerable, melting like putty in your soft hands. He could rest there for hours upon hours. Though, most unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and Eichi has to attend to presidential duties, don’t worry though, for he’ll always return to you. <3

[yslkook]

BRIGHT (2)

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summary: you and jungkook share a moment in a bookstore. pairing: “badboy” jk x “shy/reserved” oc warnings: cursing, excessive use of pet names…bc its me

“Oh, lighten up Jeon,” Yoongi rolls his eyes, “You look like someone told you that your cat died.”

“The only kitty he wants won’t give him the time of day,” Mina grins, earning herself a glare from Jungkook.

“More like I can't get her time of day because her stupid best friend has a stick up her ass,” Jungkook mutters.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this,” Mei observes, “Our baby tattoo artist pining over a girl…”

“If looks could kill, you’d be dead by now, Mei,” Yoongi says pointedly, “Now stop wasting time meddling in Jungkook’s love life, Jin will have all of our heads-”

“Love life? I don’t have a love life,” Jungkook protests, eyes adorably round.

“And that’s why you’re so broody today, honey,” Mina teases, “More so than usual at least.”

“I am not broody,” Jungkook grumbles, turning his back on his laughing coworkers and friends. He can’t help but smile at their teasing.

“Oh, lighten up, Kookie,” Mei says lightly, clapping his shoulder, “If it makes you feel any better, that girl couldn’t stop staring at you at Hobi’s birthday. And she definitely wants a piece of this.”

Jungkook ignores the raucous laughter of his friends (which only increases when Jin comes out from the backroom to add on to his suffering) and the reddening of his cheeks as he gets ready for his full day of tattoo consultations and appointments.

Jungkook’s day ends about an hour earlier than he had anticipated- his last client for the day had to reschedule due to a last minute conflict. That’s fine by him. It gives him time to stop by the bookstore a few blocks away from the tattoo parlor before it closes.

Jungkook tries his best to read at least one new book a month. He’s known the older shop owner, Jia and her young son, Jae-sung, for years now, as he had basically grown up with Jia from childhood.

He loves the quiet of the store and the immediate scent of vanilla and cedar that surrounds him as soon as he walks in. The bookstore itself has a vintage sort of feel, with dimmed lights, old shelves of mahogany and candles placed throughout the store.

Jungkook always brings croissants from the bakery nearby for Jia and little Jae-sung. Usually when he comes by, the bookstore is empty (or close to it).

Jae-sung screeches when he sees Jungkook walk in the door and immediately runs up to him, hugging his legs. Jungkook crouches, ruffling his hair fondly and Jae-sung is nearly bouncing off of the heels of his feet.

“Mommy say she have new book for you, Kookie!” Jae-sung beams, eyeing the box of croissants in Jungkook’s free hand.

“Does she?” Jungkook muses, “Your mommy always knows what kind of books I like.”

“Me too! Me too!”

“Hey, Jungkook,” Jia’s voice filters through the store as she approaches, “It’s been a while.”

“It took me a while to finish the last book. But so worth it,” He says apologetically, “I also brought croissants. Enjoy.”

“You spoil us,” Jia rolls her eyes, “The new arrivals are in the back, third aisle from the left. You know the drill.”

Jia has known Jungkook since he was a baby in diapers- she’s been his aunt’s close friend for years and years now. Jungkook likes to joke that he likes Jia more than his own aunt, and Jia always reprimands him (without really meaning it).

He thought the bookstore was empty, save for Jia and Jae-sung. But he’s clearly mistaken, when he sees a figure in an olive green sweater and black jeans perusing through the new arrivals with their bottom lip tucked between their teeth in concentration.

He recognizes them immediately and when the person raises their head in curiosity, he sees your wide eyes and a shy smile starting to pull across your lips.

You’re here, in his favorite bookstore where he feels like he’s at home. If he was looking for a sign, then this was it.

“Hi,” You say softly, waving your fingers at him, “So you like reading, huh?”

You visibly cringe and Jungkook chuckles. Your cheeks feel warm when you take him in, swirls and dots of his tattoos peeking out of his black leather jacket and beckoning you closer to him. The three hoops in his left ear glint with the light and the dangling earring on his right ear dangles with the movement of his head. His hair is tied back into a ponytail, accentuating the curve of his jaw and his soft dimples.

Your breath is stolen away when you meet his eyes, deep brown and murky, popping against the peach eyeshadow on his eyelids.

You nearly swoon on the spot before you get your bearings. Maybe he’d catch you if your knees buckled, you think dryly. How embarrassing.

“I try reading something new once a month,” Jungkook replies, pulling you out of your reverie, “And I just like the bookstore in general. Sometimes I like to just come here and hang out with Jia and Jae-sung.”

“Oh! Jia makes my favorite lavender chamomile tea. There’s nothing like it,” You say a little dreamily, “Jae-sung is a cutie. That boy can just look at you and you’d be putty in his hands. Kinda like you.”

The last bit slips out of your mouth without you meaning for it to.

“Kinda like me, huh,” Jungkook smirks, eyes glittering, “It would be fun to see if you’d be putty in my hands, wouldn’t it?”

“The world may never know,” You mumble sheepishly and avoid his eyes again, “What kind of book are you looking for?”

“The one you’re holding, baby,” Jungkook murmurs, looking past your shoulder for another copy of the same book.

“Are you looking for this book just because I’m reading it or because you’ve been genuinely eyeing it?” You ask boldly, a hint of a smile playing on your lips.

“Oh, you’re funny,” Jungkook snorts, walking past you to grab the book off of the shelf.

“So I’ve been told,” Your eyes flash, “We should do a boozy book club.”

“Is it a book club if it’s just the two of us?”

“It can be whatever we want it to be,” You shrug, “Besides, don’t you wanna hang out with me?” You tilt your head and Jungkook’s resolve weakens. His heart does something funny- is this how it’s supposed to be?

“Of course I wanna hang out with you, baby,” Jungkook murmurs smoothly, “C’mon, let’s go have some of Jia’s tea. And a croissant too, if Jae hasn’t eaten them already.”

Jungkook glares at Jia the entire time that she’s making tea for both of you. He knows her sly, curious eyes and was unable to keep the surprise off of her face when you had both walked down the stairs together.

She even had the audacity to wink at him. He hopes that the family groupchat doesn’t start blowing up when Jia inevitably informs his aunt and mother about this new development.

“Kookie,” Jae-sung whispers (loudly) when you step away to use the bathroom, “Is dat your girlfriend?”

“What?” Jungkook hisses, “Who told you that?”

“My mommy say I ask you! I not know!”

“No, Jae, that’s not my girlfriend,” Jungkook mumbles, shooting Jia another death glare. She only smiles smugly at him from her spot behind the counter.

Jia leaves him alone for the most part when you return and take your seat next to him. He can still feel her eyes on you both as she washes teacups, watching like a hawk.

“These croissants are so good,” You nearly moan, “Where’d you get them?”

“There’s a bakery near the tattoo parlor,” Jungkook says, “You should come by sometime.”

“The bakery or the parlor?”

“Both?”

“I’ve only been there a few times,” You muse, “I hear you’re the best tattoo artist there. From the mouth of Hobi and Jin themselves.”

“Don’t let Mina and Mei hear you say that,” Jungkook says weakly, rubbing the back of his neck. His cheeks are a little pink and you resist chuckling to yourself.

“I’ve always wanted to get a second piercing,” You trail off, “But never really committed to it.”

“What would you want to get? We do piercings, too,” Jungkook says.

“Cartilage? Industrial? I don’t know,” You shrug, sipping your tea.

“Mina usually has a good eye for that,” Jungkook admits, “Now you have more of a reason to stop by.”

“Oh, I already had a reason to stop by the parlor,” You say brazenly with a sweet smile.

“Is that so?” Jungkook says, quirking an eyebrow at you.

You hum and continue to sip your tea, wondering if he can somehow hear the loud rattling of your eager heart in your ribcage.

Conversation with him comes so easily and you don’t know when the last time you had spent this long with him was. Something always seems to interrupt you both when you eventually do find yourselves alone with each other during outings with friends. But this time, it’s just you and him tucked away in this bookstore.

The sun has long gone down and Jia was about to close the bookstore for the day. In fact, the only reason she kept it open for this long was because of you both. You apologize profusely with worried eyes when you realize the time and see Jae-sung fast asleep in his mother’s arms.

She waves you off, giving Jungkook a lingering look that you don’t understand.

“I’ll be back soon,” You promise Jia in a soft voice, so as to not wake Jae-sung, “Be well, Jia.”

She bids you both goodnight, and unbeknownst to you, she shoots Jungkook a simple text. It states: “keep her close, i like her”.

Jungkook ignores it in favor of focusing on you.

“How you getting home, baby?” Jungkook asks as you both walk up the block shoulder to shoulder.

“Hmm… I’m supposed to meet Sora for dinner but she said she’s stuck at work,” You murmur, wrapping your arms around yourself as you scroll on your phone, “But I was just on social media and it looks like she’s getting drinks with her other friends…”

You look at him with a frown tugging at your lips and your eyes wide. “Maybe it was a last minute thing,” You mumble to yourself.

“Or maybe she lied to you,” Jungkook says sharply. You only look at him in silence for a few moments with furrowed brows.

“Maybe there was a reason,” You shrug, “Why would she lie about that?”

Because she’s Sora, and she just would. But Jungkook stays silent. You don’t need to hear about how he dislikes your best friend, at least not yet. Not when you’re not ready to hear it.

“Forget about her,” Jungkook says easily, “Lemme take you home, baby.”

“I’m not riding that metal death contraption,” You say flatly, “You just got it! Like two weeks ago! You don’t even have an extra helmet, and forget a helmet, I need elbow pads and knee pads-”

“Will you relax,” Jungkook says, putting your books in the small basket he built into the front of the motorcycle.

“No, I will not relax, Jeon Jungkook!” You nearly screech, “This is so dangerous, we could both fall in the road and then what? Become roadkill for the next soccer mom van to run us both over? Death by soccer mom, what a way to go-”

“Are you done?” Jungkook says dryly.

“No, actually, I’m not done-”

“You trust me, baby?” Jungkook asks, hand on your shoulder. You can’t even properly appreciate the warmth of his large hand over your jacket.

“Of course I trust you, I don’t trust that,” You point at the motorcycle accusingly and Jungkook rolls his eyes. You can already feel your resolve weakening. He wordlessly places his own helmet over your own head and you glare at him, about to start your tirade again.

“You take mine,” Jungkook murmurs, “And hold on to me.”

“You can’t just give me your helmet, what if you fall? Or worse, get pulled over?”

“Or worse, get pulled over, are you joking-”

“Jungkook! Be serious!”

“I am being serious! You said you only live ten minutes from here, just relax. I won’t let anything happen to either of us,” Jungkook says, tongue poking the inside of his cheek.

“If anything happens, it’s your head on a platter and I’m bringing it to the tattoo parlor.”

“How can you do that if we both die?”

“Shut the fuck up,” You say, but a laugh escapes your lips. Jungkook sits on his bike and looks at you expectantly.

“C’mon, baby,” Jungkook coaxes you and you awkwardly sit behind him, making sure that your legs don’t touch his and your arms are safely away from him.

“If you sit like that, you’ll definitely fall off,” Jungkook snorts, “Wrap your arms around me.”

You hesitate, afraid of touching him like this for whatever reason. He unnerves you and you feel completely exposed like this. You’ve never really been this close to anyone, at least anyone who made you feel the way Jungkook makes you feel.

Biting the bullet, you tensely wrap your arms around his narrow waist loosely. “Good girl,” Jungkook murmurs, “Tighter, baby. I don’t bite, unless you want me to.”

Your stomach flips at his words, subconsciously wrapping your arms around his narrow waist even more tightly. Your fingers graze the hard press of his tummy over his jacket and you almost moan at how warm and strong he feels. He smells nice, like Sunday morning laundry.

“Ugh, you’re annoying-” And then you shriek as he pulls away from the road and shoots off into the night with you plastered against his backside.

“See that wasn’t so bad, was it?” Jungkook says, taking the helmet off of you. He’s met with a glare but you sigh in defeat.

“No, I guess it wasn’t. But I never want you driving this hunk of death without a helmet for yourself,” You say, poking his chest.

“You should be nicer to her,” Jungkook says, taking your finger in his large hand.

“You’re right, it’s you that I should be mean to,” You roll your eyes. You wonder if Jungkook could feel your heart slamming in your chest (in fear, adrenaline and excitement) as you hung tight to him. You had refused to look up, pressing your face into his back and squeezing your eyes shut the entire way. Jungkook had only chuckled.

The heat in your eyes melts away quickly once Jungkook helps you off of the motorcycle. “Thanks for taking me home, Jungkook,” You murmur, “I’m glad I ran into you at the bookstore.”

“Any time, baby,” Jungkook says. A strand of dark hair falls from his ponytail and into his face. You reach your fingers up to thread through his hair before pushing it back behind his ear for him.

“Get home safe,” You say, with stars in your eyes, “Can I hug you?” When he nods, and before you can change your mind or convince yourself out of it, you wrap your arms around him. And before he can properly return it, you dash into your apartment building while calling out “text me when you get home!”

Hours later, when he’s in the comfort of his home, he decides that he likes the way your spicy vanilla scented perfume clings to his leather jacket.

tags: @kookdbean @tiemeuptogoldenchains @boymeetsparadise @jungkooksseuphoria

[chirpingchorus]

I do not know how I feel about the treatment of my boy. They're not done with him yet, though I guess they're done with that iteration of him... I'm pretty sure there are two separate Vanitases and Replikus? I'll get to that later, I suppose. I loved it when Sora basically called him a weirdo.

I didn't think Arendelle was so bad! Then I realized what I thought was the final boss was actually the mid-boss. It was terrible. If I had to pick which between it and Toy Box was worse, I'd have to just look up whichever takes longer on average.

As amazing as the Caribbean looks, I really hate it when you spend most of a world doing a gimmick instead of the usual combat system. Sure, I don't love the combat in this game, but it's better than using mechs or ships. Now I have to find more crabs so I can level up the ship. I think.

The Caribbean really didn't need to be this expansive. It's cool, I guess, but it makes all the other worlds look quite embarrassing. And, again... Couldn't we have used a little of this disc space for more Twilight Town??

Something seems weirdly off about the writing in this game... I can't really point out what it is. While I love what I've seen of Kairi so far, Sora... I love his writing and I also hate it. It's fairly obvious that he's hiding his true feelings from his friends, who are constantly making fun of him. I really hope that builds up to something satisfying. I also feel like he's overly exuberant in this game? At the start, I thought maybe he was still trying to seem cheerful after failing the Mark of Mastery and almost falling to darkness and all that. But it's continued far into the game, during points where he'd have no reason to mask any deeper emotions. If most of his weirdness is building up to something, I'm excited to see what it is.

I'm not sure what's up with Riku, or even if there is something up with him. My pet theory is that the end of Dream Drop drove an unfortunate wedge between Sora and Riku. (Either that, or this is really weird writing.) We see this separation in-game literally when Sora's forbidden from joining Riku and Mickey to the Realm of Darkness, but we also see it emotionally with Sora's frustration that Riku and the King didn't wait for him. Riku's often the one to start making fun of Sora in the many scenes where everybody dogpiles on him. Sora was super touchy and glad to see Riku before the exam results (and everyone's reactions to them), and now he doesn't seem excited or happy at all when Riku enters the room. (He was, of course, hoping it was Riku calling that one time it was Ienzo, and there is the moment where Riku pacifies him with his hand on his shoulder. But I digress.) Something is off with them now... "Better not let us down," Riku said earlier in the game. Is he kicking Sora while he's down, or is he teasing to try and motivate him like old times? Once more--I hope they explore this further, or I'll feel like I imagined all of this depth! (If it's not explored, I'll probably make a post on it. Or try to find one, at the very least.)

Various other notes: I like Luxord's Nobody earring. I don't like Luxord's official (?) name pronunciation. Larxene's laugh is everything. She is everything. And I was so happy to see Demyx again... There is still good in this world. Oh! And Pooh wants us to be "together forever", but I think he should be less concerned with my whereabouts and more concerned with his rapidly shrinking world. Seriously, it's just a garden now!

In conclusion... I fear I have jinxed myself once again. Definitely not my favorite in the series.

About to play KHIII for the first time... I'm way too emotional for this. The last game in the series before I'm all caught up....... I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's not another side game!

[bluerosesburnblue]

Hello, I saw your discussion about "canon vs fanon" shipping. Do you think Roxas and Xion are a canon couple? I haven't really seen any signs pointing to it myself (maybe it's just because I'm just dense). What are your thoughts?

Probably gonna be a more complicated answer than the question initially proposed, but bear with me

Romantic relationships are messy, especially so when reading and interpreting a story. There's lines between "has a ship tease moment or two," implied one-sided romantic interest, confirmed one-sided romantic interest, implied mutual romantic interest, confirmed mutual romantic interest, and canonically a couple. And this is just discussing what's in the actual canon, I'm not going to touch fandom interpretation because that's going to be even more complicated

The way that I see it, a "canon couple" is one where both participants are confirmed within the actual work to be or have been in a romantic relationship with each other (if it's not mentioned in the work but an interview, that's called Word of God). But, it's entirely possible for two characters to have romantic interest in each other and not officially get together, in which case they're not an official couple. Similarly, characters can have "romantic moments" or moments that can be interpreted as romantic without even having romantic interest in each other, sometimes played for comedy or drama or what have you. And sometimes they were a couple in the past or at the start of the work, but then break up and get together with different people! Those are all "canon couples," just not necessarily endgame canon couples

Bringing this back to KH, you could say that Mickey and Minnie are a "canon couple." They're married. Or, uh.... I'm 99% sure they're married considering they're the "King and Queen." I can't remember if they ever said they were or called each other "husband/wife." Either way, they are definitely romantically involved, just like they are outside of KH

Sora and Kairi, I would personally classify as "confirmed mutual romantic interest." They both, fully voluntarily, took part in a ritual that's explicitly described in the first game as being "romantic." This is after they both, again voluntarily, expressed an interest in doing so via the cave drawing separately from each other. I know that some people are going to argue that it's not an outright confirmation, but I consider the Paopu sharing to be on par with two characters kissing, i.e. taking part in an action with explicitly stated romantic undertones with genuine interest where they don't at any point seem uncomfortable with those undertones, deny them, or otherwise show that they were unaware of them

So for Roxas and Xion, I would classify them as "has a ship tease moment or two" at best. Maybe not even that because I can't think of a particularly romantic or even romantic-if-you-squint moment between them right now. The closest I've got is that one journal entry where Xion says she loves Roxas... but she also says she loves Axel in the exact same sentence, so it's pretty clear that she's talking more about platonic love for her two dearest friends than romantic love. Though, that might be colored by my own personal bias towards seeing them more as siblings. I imagine you'd have to find a Roxas/Xion shipper and have them tell you what moments stick out to them and then determine how explicitly and mutually romantically inclined they are

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ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ NYOOMS IN hellooo i would really love to request a sokai fic with the lollipop prompt!! personal anecdote: lollipops were the first sweet i ever hand-made for valentine's day because i wanted them to last longer than chocolates, bahaha :D thank you so much for all your wonderful work!!! ♡

Hi, liesles! Thank you for waiting patiently for your request! I thought it would go really well with a prompt from @sokaiweek​, “Be Mine,” so I hope you enjoy what I’ve come up with!

Sweet on You

“Ahh, it feels like forever since I’ve been to Twilight Town!” Kairi cried jubilantly as she ran down the forest path, eager to escape the woods where they’d hidden the Gummi ship and reach the town proper. She stopped to spin on her heel in the dirt, flashing Sora a brilliant smile. “Of course, the last time I was here, I was hiding from the Organization,” she joked, twirling a lock of her short auburn hair around her finger. Sora snorted at her cheekiness, amazed at her ability to reconcile with what was probably a pretty harrowing experience. But, that boundless optimism was one of the many things he appreciated about Kairi. 

“Well, now we don’t have to worry about them,” he smiled back, leaves crunching under his feet as he followed after her. She waited for him to join her on the path, standing there with her hands clasped behind her back in that adorable way that never failed to make his heart flutter. He was glad to see that even after everything they’d been through, some things still hadn’t changed. 

“So? What do you want to do while we’re in town?” he asked when he reached her, sliding his hands in his pockets. Kairi walked along beside him, a spring in her step. 

“I want to visit Olette, Pence, and Hayner, of course! Oh— and Xion, Roxas, Isa, and Lea, too. I want to try those pretzels and sea salt they brag about so much!” she giggled. He loved her giggle, he realized dreamily. It was the sweetest of sounds, sweeter than even the bells of Scala ad Caelum ringing in the dawn blush light. “But you know,” she said suddenly, snapping him out of his daze, “I didn’t really get to enjoy the town much last time, since I was hiding away. Before we do that, can we explore a little bit, Sora?” 

“Absolutely! Anything you want, Kairi!” he agreed immediately. 

Ugh. He could hear Riku laughing now, calling him “whipped.” How was he supposed to refuse, though, when she was asking him so cutely with that excited shine in her eyes and that pretty smile on her lips? Saying no would be downright criminal!

Giggling with delight, she scampered down the path again towards the triangular gap in the brick wall that served as the entrance to the woods. Yeah, Sora reconciled with a soft smile as he watched her skirt swish around her thighs and her hair bounce around her shoulders. He was definitely whipped for Kairi. He’d always been, really. She was his light.

The sunlight enveloped them as they stepped out into the city, warm and welcoming. The tram was trundling by, rocking gently on the tracks with its metal gleaming in the sunset haze. Sora had always liked Twilight Town, not just because Roxas’ heart lay dormant inside of him. It reminded him a bit of Destiny Islands— the warm sun coating his skin, the breeze carrying the scent of trees, the atmosphere of peace and tranquility. He paused at the edge of the ledge to close his eyes and savor the sunbeams playing over his face. He cracked an eye open when he felt Kairi stand next to him. 

“I can see why they love this place so much,” she hummed, observing the honeyed skyline with lidded eyes. “It really is beautiful…” 

He could sense the “but” lingering on her tongue. 

“But… It’s not home?” he guessed, and she looked at him with a wan smirk. 

“Yeah. But it’s home to them, so I suppose that’s all that matters,” she shrugged, her look turning cheery, and he couldn’t help but grin. She always found the bright side of things— she always found the light. “But, you could definitely pick a worse home to have.” 

“Yeah, that’s true.”

Kairi took another moment to scan the horizon, watching the golden light play across the oranges and browns of the buildings. Then she cocked her head to the side with a girlish laugh. Her smile was nearly blinding as she declared, “All right, enough sightseeing! I wanna go shopping!” 

“Yes ma’am!” he said with a salute, and Kairi laughed again. Gosh, if he could only hear one sound for the rest of his life, it would be Kairi’s laugh, no question. Her giggles floated in the air as she hurried down the steps to the causeway. If Sora tried hard enough, he could see them floating around like bubbles, little iridescent, rainbow films of her beautiful laugh. He reached up to touch them, but they skipped just beyond the edges of his fingertips to float up, up, up into the honey-colored sky and red-tinged clouds. That was okay, though, because there were always more where that came from. 

“You know, I’m surprised to see so much green here,” Kairi commented as she looked at all the small planters and flower boxes adorning the city. They perched on windowsills, rested on tables, sat on porch steps, or were positioned along the sidewalk. Flowers, ferns, herbs— everything and more could be found in the myriad of little pots littering the city streets, and their bright green fronds and stalks almost glowed against the background of autumn colors. “It really does make everything a little bit homier,” she hummed in contentment. 

“Yeah, and gives Little Chef a lot of ingredients to gather!” he added with a bright grin. 

“Oh, right, of course. That’s very important!” she giggled, prompting Sora to raise an eyebrow challengingly. 

“What? Are you making fun of me?” 

“No, it’s just nice to see that your love for food hasn’t changed,” she chuckled. “You either think with your heart or your stomach!” 

Sora opened his mouth to object, then closed it because it was true. It still felt like he was being made fun of, but darn it, she just looked too cute with that teasing smirk and the tip of her tongue sticking out between her teeth! Oh, he was whipped all right, more than Little Chef’s best frosting. He looked out to the road, and a smile played over his lips as he considered just how much Kairi had him wrapped around her finger. 

It was then that he spied something resting beside the main shopping complex, and he started thinking with his stomach again.

“Speaking of love for food…” 

A cute little cart was parked beside the complex. Pink and white heart-shaped balloons that were tied to the handle bobbed in the breeze, their metallic surfaces gleaming. Red, white, and pink streamers adorned the white cart’s side, and inside, an assortment of candies rested on a soft bed of baby-pink faux grass. Sora’s mouth began to salivate immediately upon clapping eyes on it, and Kairi laughed at him. For the first time that day, he was too absorbed in the promise of sweets to fixate on how much he loved her laugh. 

“What’s this? This is new!” he exclaimed as he pranced up to it. The young woman chuckled at his excited approach, flicking her bangs out of her face and primly resting her hands against her chocolate-smeared apron. 

“Hi there! This is a special promotion that the local chocolatier is doing for Valentine’s Day.” 

“Valentine’s Day?” he echoed. Was it really February? Time sure flew when you were running around saving the world. 

“What’s the promotion?” Kairi asked, peering around his shoulder to admire the assortment of candied goods nestled in the plastic stringy faux grass. 

“We’re giving away free samples today!” the attendant chirped. “Please, pick whatever you like— for yourself, for someone special.” She gave Sora a playful wink, which made his cheeks turn as pink as the decorations on the cart. 

Thankfully, Kairi had become too engrossed in the heart-shaped cake pops to catch the candy seller’s jibe. After carefully studying one for a moment, she plucked it out of the display and promptly took a chomp out of it. She hummed exultantly as she chewed the red velvet and red icing, then opened her eyes to smile at the attendant. 

“This is delicious! Oh, we should bring everyone something, don’t you think, Sora?”

“Totally, as long as the attendant doesn’t mind. We don’t want to run off with all her stock.” 

“Please do!” she smiled pleasantly. “We want everyone to be able to enjoy these sweet treats. All I ask is that you check out the chocolatier sometime soon to look at our complete stock!” 

After promising to follow through, Kairi and Sora began picking out free samples to bring to their friends. They tried to choose a variety while still choosing things they thought they would each enjoy. While Kairi was debating between a mini strawberry shortcake and a chocolate eclair, Sora discreetly stowed a wrapped heart-shaped lollipop in his shorts pocket. 

Of course, it didn’t go unnoticed by the candy attendant. 

Someone special? She mouthed with a smirk playing over her lips. With a sidelong glance at Kairi that melted into a loving smile, he nodded. Someone special, indeed. 

After making their decisions, Sora and Kairi headed off to rendezvous with their friends. They were delighted to find the treats well-received (though comments of pretzels and sea salt ice cream were made… and comments turned into procuration, but Sora was never going to complain about more food!). They watched the sunset from the clock tower, all of them squashed together on the ledge so tightly that poor Pence almost fell off, but it worked out all right and they had a good laugh about it. 

Just as the last red rays of the setting sun were spearing across the sky in their last goodbye, they said their farewells and headed back to the Gummi ship. Kairi pranced along the path, cooing at the fireflies flitting through the trees and underbrush to fill the gloomy forest with an earthy green glow. It was a town of sunset and greenery, two things so at odds with each other yet complimented one another so well here. And at the center of all that beautiful color was Kairi. 

She danced in a circle, laughing jubilantly as she whirled her arms around to scatter the fireflies like a thousand leaves. Her hair flowed around her face like an autumn breeze, and her skirt swished around her legs like florets on the wind. The green flickering lights and puddles of moonlight illuminated her form, and in that moment, she looked like an angel descended to earth. 

“I love you,” he whispered in reverence. He found his throat closed up with emotion, but he kept going in his head. I love you. I love you so much it hurts. I can’t imagine life without you, because I love you, I love you, I love you, and I always have. He wasn’t sure when he started crying, but Kairi saw them gleaming in the moonlight, and that’s when she stopped dancing to look at him in concern. 

“Sora? Sora, what’s wrong?” she gasped and ran up to him. He just looked down at her while she raised her hands to his cheeks, sweeping away his tears with soft, gentle brushes of her thumbs. “Talk to me,” she whispered, oh-so-sweetly that his heart broke with happiness. 

“Kairi… There was something from the candy cart that I didn’t share with anyone else,” he whispered, his voice hoarse with emotion. She knitted her eyebrows together in confusion as he procured the lollipop from his pocket and held it out to her. She looked up at him, then down at the lollipop. She took it, turning it over to peer through the plastic film at the simple words etched in white icing on the front of the pink lollipop. 

BE MINE.

“Sora…” she murmured, looking up at him. He smiled sweetly even through the tears that still spilled from his eyes. She looked beautiful even in the way she kaleidoscoped in his watery vision. He reached up to cup her face in his hands, and he marveled at the way her cheeks nestled so perfectly against his palms, like they were made to be held by him and only him. Her eyelashes fluttered as she stared up at him in bewilderment, surprise, and hope.

“I love you,” he whispered again, but so she could hear this time. “I love you, Kairi. You are the light of my life, you know that?” 

“Yeah,” she said, her voice breaking as her own tears broke through the dam to flow down her face. They beaded against his palms, roughened by his years of wielding the Keyblade, but still soft enough for her to cuddle into his touch. “You’re the light of my life, too. I’m yours, Sora, I always have been.” 

He smiled at that, a broken smile because his mouth just simply couldn’t display the sheer amount of joy welling up inside of him. He petted her cheeks, wiping away her tears as she hiccuped sobby little giggles that just made her cheeks warm with embarrassment. He leaned forward to press his forehead to hers, unable to stop himself from whispering, “You’re so cute.” 

“Stop… You’re gonna embarrass me,” she complained, even though she laughed. 

“I can’t help myself. You are.” 

“Can… Can you just… Can you kiss me already, please?” she sniffed, her cheeks shining like pink opals in the moonlight. 

How could he ever refuse, especially whipped for her as he was? 

He immediately rushed in to do as she said, but he let his zeal get the best of him, because his nose collided with hers. Nervous apologies tumbled from his mouth but Kairi just giggled and guided his face back down, nosing his cheek to prompt him to try again. He took it slower this time, easing himself in to experimentally brush his lips over hers. Kairi waited for her to find his rhythm, but he could feel her excitement in the way her mouth trembled. After a few tentative pecks, he smoothed his lips over hers in a full, sweet, passionate kiss, and she melted against him. 

Forget the candy cart— Kairi’s lips were the sweetest thing he would ever taste, period. 

He kissed her again, and again, and again, until Kairi was fleeing his advances with giddy, bubbly laughter. His lips still fluttered over the places he could reach— her cheeks, her nose, her forehead, her jawline, even her eyelids. He was just drowning in love and he didn’t know how else to get it out besides showering her in affection. 

“Sora,” she insisted as she ran from his lips again, and this time, he just pouted at her. She placated him with a little peck to his pursed lips, which did make him feel a little better. “We have all the time in the world now,” she reminded him with a sweet smile. “I would like to go home at some point.” 

Right. Home— the home he shared with his friends, with his family, with Kairi. He pulled away to link his hand with hers, while she peeled the plastic off the lollipop to pop it into her mouth. The BE MINE flashed in the moonlight, making Sora’s heart swell with adoration. Kairi didn’t mean for it to be a question, but he answered it in his heart anyway. 

Always, Kairi. Always and forever. 

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Digi Dynamic Shipping Game

Send me two names among the following 12 and I’ll write a short analysis post about them:

Taichi Yagami | Yamato Ishida | Sora Takenouchi | Koushirou Izumi | Mimi Tachikawa | Jyou Kidou | Takeru Takaishi | Hikari Yagami | Daisuke Motomiya | Miyako Inoue | Iori Hida | Ken Ichijouji

Whether canon provides input on them or not:

Sora and Hikari belong into that category of “Technically, they should be (very) familiar with each other due to their circumstances (and shared character traits), but canon doesn’t really tell you about their dynamics, so you can’t be 100% sure how close they actually are”, which is a bit unfortunate. So for the sake of this analysis, some things are left for interpretation, but let’s look at the circumstances mentioned above first: 

With Hikari being Taichi’s younger sister and Sora being among his oldest friends due to to them having been classmates (and football teammates) since forever, it can be seen as a given that they’ve known each other since before the events of Adventure 01. In the novels, Sora voices her concerns towards Taichi about Hikari being sick and unable to attend camp with them. So far so good. Since Hikari joins the group very late in the series, her main interaction pattern with Sora consists of “her being sick and Sora taking care of her (mainly in Taichi’s absence)”, which limits their interactions quite a bit. Sora, being the big sister and mom friend, seems to be a natural fit in this situation, caring for her closest friend’s little sister, being protective of her and making sure she doesn’t get hurt in any situation. And while we do not witness them talking to each other a lot, there are a few subtle indicators towards them sharing a gentle bond - and actually being surprisingly similar to one another.

In the PSP game, Sora gets the chance to invite Hikari to come over and play together once their adventures are over, indicating that she does have an interest in forming a closer bond with the younger Yagami beyond everything they’re going through. And why wouldn’t she? Both of them are very empathetic characters that want to make sure that others are okay - and yet, they both shall not be underestimated in their will to fight either, as they both understand the neccesity behind it. In the Dark Masters’ Arc, we see them joining forces in trying to defeat LadyDevimon - and they’re both getting very passionate about it. Up to this point, the viewer has seen glimpses of Hikari being determined - but in this moment, she basically copies Sora’s expression 1:1, indicating that them spending time may have influenced her to come out of her shell more now that she sickness has worn off. It’s really subtle, but, at least in my opinion, a very endearing interpretation of Sora inspiring Hikari, causing her to look up to her.

As for the rest of the series, we do not get a lot - there are only very minor interactions in 02 and Tri; as seen above, Hikari pokes gentle fun at Sora for mentioning a “generational drift” between them - also indicating that the age difference between them of three years actually matters. With Sora being as busy with tennis as she is in 02, they do not appear to be generally close - even if Hikari is the first one she chooses to contact once she feels that Piyomon is in danger. All their other interactions are mostly spent together Mimi, Miyako and/or Meiko (and Hikari usually takes a step back when Mimi teases Sora about various things regarding her “love life”, just smiling serenely at the back). One last thing that definitely bonds them together though - which gets very apparent in the stageplay -, is that they both HIGHLY worry about Taichi(s tendency to isolate and shutting them out).

Long story short - there is not nothing, but you have to read between the lines a lot. A subtle bond is definitely visible, but they do not share the closest of friendships, despite their similarities.

Whether I think why and how they’d work:

From a general point of view, their bond actually appears to be more that of two sisters - if Hikari grew up witnessing Sora being close with Taichi, her thinking of Sora as a big sister would make a lot of sense. In return, Sora thinking of Hikari as a little sister upon seeing Taichi taking care of her, spending time together while she’s being more vulnerable, also seems very plausible and in line with her personal character structure. Due to their lack of significant interaction, it’s not as easy to see romantic potential in them though; as much as they might bond over their shared closeness to Taichi (because, let’s be real, they’d be shaking their heads over him together a LOT), seeing them fall for each other requires a lot of imagination. They do seem comfortable in each other’s presence overall - and Sora’s protectiveness towards Hikari may potentially result in her feelings blooming into something more. But she would definitely fret over that at first - falling for her closest friend’s sister of all people would make her overthink immensely and may cause her to withdraw from her (and everyone else) to sort out her own feelings. (In general, Sora discovering her lesbian side will always requite a lot of self-reflection, because that’d be part of her journey of figuring out what SHE really wants/needs and how that may contradict tradionalism.)

In a scenario in which they actually end up together, I could kind of see it being a very communicative, mutually caring relationship - even though they’d probably get into fights over who of them is more selfless and needs to accept the other’s help more. But maybe that’s exactly what they’d need to snap out of their overly selfless tendencies, realizing that letting someone else care for you is just as important as you taking care of them. Especially with Hikari becoming more and more vocal as the series progresses, she may be the perfect mirror for Sora to realize things like these.

Taichi brain may need a while to come to terms with that turn of events, whereas Mimi and Miyako would celebrate them hard - and I think them being together may actually cause all the girls to spend more time with each other. Even if I can see them spending a lot of alone time as well, cooking or going out for dinner; Hikari would absolutely love to document all of Sora’s work (whether it’s ikebana or fashion design) and creating albums for them and all their friends.

Whether I’d prefer them as platonic or romantic ship:

As sweet as a romantic bond between them could potentially be, I do prefer the sisterly angle between them. (Even if the idea of Sora falling for Taichi’s sister is just too ironic not to find it funny.)

[kurinoot]

[day 4] four priceless treasures | sawamura daichi

-> the pandemic sure has limited us from meeting our loved ones physically, but even the pandemic can’t stop you from showing your love to your boyfriend this valentines’ day.

pairing: daichi x reader

themes: fluff, post-timeskip, pandemic au, flashbacks and all that stuff

word count: 2268 words

note: struggled a bit on this one bc I had to change a bit on specific parts of this fic after proofreading :) + my proofreader friend by the name of @msmeowski​ (who is a HARD daichi stan) didn’t allow me to post this one until it’s p-e-r-f-e-c-t lol but anyways, tell me what you think about this! and lastly, don’t forget to stay at home and be safe! also, I included a spotify playlist as a hyperlink somewhere in the story to add to the experience while you’re reading :)

You stared at your phone, texting your dad about your quarantine situation about giving him an update on your status before he replies with a ‘take care, I’ll see you soon.’ as you toss your phone on the bed and strode to the hotel balcony, taking in the solace of the wind blowing through. Luckily, it was your last day in quarantine and no symptoms have been detected so far. All you were waiting for were the results of your lab testing, and if affirmed negative, then you’re free to go back home.

You were then disrupted when your phone rang an oh-so-familiar tune that was meant only for him. With haste, you lay on the bed as you answered the call.

“Da~i~chi~!”, you teased with a short giggle “Did you receive my gift?”

“About that...can we have a video call?” Daichi asks as he clutches the parcel closer to his body. You hum in response, signaling a yes to at least see his face and see him open your gift. Giddiness fills your inner being before switching to a video call.

A few seconds later, your boyfriend graced your screen, still wearing his police uniform. Noticing you appearing, he flashes you a warm smile, happy to at least see you again albeit virtually. You gave him a warm smile, grateful for this opportunity that you got to see him again, and oh how you want to see and feel him ripped in his police uniform in the flesh.

“It’s a box.” Daichi replies as he closely inspects your gift for him for the day. You gave off a laugh as you rolled on your belly, kicking your feet on the air by his response.

“You sound rather disappointed,” your lips smirked with a mischievous thought in mind for him, starting with the box. “Were you expecting something more?”

Daichi flushed red as he looked away from the screen. “Not that I’m selfish, but I was expecting you. I really miss you, you know?” You could not help but get flustered at his honest response, since you’ve been away from Japan for a couple of years now.

Daichi clears his throat. “Are you doing okay? I know it’s been stressful for the past months.” while he lethargically removes his police vest. You can tell by the way he removes the vest and his dark circles under his eyes.

“I'm fine where I am, Daichi. No need to worry.” You calmly reassure him as you walk to sit down on the balcony chaise, looking at the sky while listening to Daichi's sexy voice. He chuckles as he weakly throws his police vest somewhere in his room, feeling the exhaustion taking over.

You look at him with concern, “The pandemic’s definitely taking a toll on you. Are you even getting enough sleep?”

He slouched as he ran his hand over his face, fatigue from the workload and the strict measures from the pandemic, answering your question.

“Look, as much as I miss you and really want to talk with you today, I want you to sleep. My surprise, I would say, require some walking.”, You say as your boyfriend who now wears a mask of doubt in his face.

“Anyways,” you continue. “Don’t open the gift yet! At least for today. I have a surprise for you tomorrow, that’s why you better sleep well tonight!”

You can see the slight scrunch in Daichi’s face as he replies “Aren’t you still overseas? And considering the situation, you won’t be back home easily.”

‘Ah of course, he doesn’t know that I’m already here in Japan, yet.’ You smile internally, feeling the anticipation and the adrenaline more as you already lay out your Valentines’ surprise for him in mind.

“Well, I had some help actually!”, you bounced back in reply. Remembering that you had your sibling’s help while you were still in transit from overseas.

“Look”, you say with a stern tone. “As much as I really want to talk to you tonight, I also want you to get some quality sleep. I can tell from here how tired you are, my dear Daichi.” You can hear Daichi let out a deep sigh, stuck between wanting to continue talking to you and wanting to take a good night's sleep.

You continue further with concern and underlying excitement, “I don’t want you to be so tired by the time you get to see my surprise tomorrow. You deserve it so much.” Daichi could only feel giddy as he became flustered at your concerned gesture, before agreeing and deciding to sleep.

Daichi wakes up the next day, feeling rejuvenated from the short conversation you both had last night. He’s fortunate that he has the day off work, as being an officer in these trying times can be proven stressful, and the distance between the both of you is definitely not helping the mental strain. He stares at the ceiling for a moment before he feels the familiar buzz of his phone. He opens his phone to the view of your text message.

You can open the box now!

Without any second thoughts, Daichi picks up the unopened parcel beside his bed. He grabs a cutter from his table and immediately cuts the package open. He slowly unfolds the flaps of the box to find a piece of paper and a used red radio he knows too well.

It’s my old radio... Daichi thought as he pressed the switch, and to his joy, it played a familiar song, albeit slightly static. The music then conjures a special memory of him riding his bicycle as you perched on his back when you were both still in high school. Furthermore, he could see the all-too familiar red radio dangling on his bicycle, playing the songs you both like.

You watch as the view of the Miyagi prefecture passes by, watching the sun set in the distance as Daichi pedals the bicycle on the way home with his old radio dangling on the right handle, playing Bread and Butter’s Summer Blue. Your arms tightened around his waist as your eyes closed, relishing the warmth of his broad back as your head lay on him, inhaling his mixed scent of salonpas and sweat after volleyball practice with hints of cologne. A smile plays on Daichi’s lips as he feels your warmth surging through him.

‘Summer blue, summer blue…

Sora dake ga aoi...’

The music started to fade in the background as it continued on to the next song.

He can’t help but clutch his chest in happiness and love, as he feels a surge of contentment in his veins. He closes and smiles as he immediately thinks of the precious memory. A tear then slips through his eye, missing your physical presence. He then wipes the tear that has threatened to pour more before starting to prepare for the day ahead. Relieved from the catharsis, he pulls out the piece of paper from the box earlier and reads a “Here’s your clue for the next surprise!” along with a haiku:

‘The smell of warm broth

Shared by the ramen couple

In the cold autumn’

If his memories were correct, he knew exactly where it was. You were regular customers ever since high school, there’s no doubt that it was the ramen shop that you and he used to go to almost every week, and your shared love for shoyu ramen somehow gave you both the reputation of the ‘shoyu ramen couple’ by the owner, as he calls it.

He saw the same shop from years ago as it exactly was as the smell of the broth enticing him to enter the old place.

The old man who owned the shop recognizes Daichi as he enters before greeting him behind the clear protective cover of the counter, as per safety measures as he went to the kitchen to prepare a special meal, ushering Daichi to an empty seat where they usually sit.

His eyes wandered around the empty place, looking for the possible next clue of the next gift. The owner then comes out with a bowl that has a recognizable smell and serves it to Daichi.

“Here’s your shoyu ramen,” The owner winked at Daichi, hinting at something before continuing, “Specially made, requested by your girlfriend.” Daichi, albeit somehow surprised, folded his hands together with an “Itadakimasu!” before quickly slurping the ramen he loved so much in contentment.

“That girl...her sibling came by saying that your girlfriend has a ramen request.” He chuckled before Daichi stopped to listen to his story. “She thought that you might be too busy to come by so she went ahead and paid for it as your gift.” The owner laughs as he resumes cooking, leaving Daichi in disbelief at the owner before looking at his bowl of shoyu ramen, reminiscing a memory.

As the leaves fall while you are walking down the street in a cold autumn afternoon, you pull Daichi’s hand, leading him to the familiar street right after he had volleyball practice.

“Let’s go to the usual!”, You smiled at him as he followed suit.

The place has seen its years with a smoke coming out from the ventilation shaft with a thick warm smell that led you and Daichi come in further, the owner greeting the both of you as usual with a smile before you two sit at your usual spot near the window of the shop. The owner was familiar with the both of you, eating at his place almost every week, and knows what both of you would order.

“Two bowls of shoyu ramen for the couple!” He teases that left you and Daichi flustered at his statement.

“A-anyways, the ramen w-will get cold if we don’t start eating now.” Daichi says, seeing his cheeks redden as he looks away before he digs in to avoid the awkwardness. You gave off a laugh, making his eyes gaze to you that somehow made him flushed even redder as you perched your chin on your hand, looking at him tenderly.

“Somehow...it makes me happy that we’re a couple.”

The owner tells him as he wipes the counter clean, “Keep her. You don’t find women like her nowadays.” He chuckles as he slips a piece of paper in front of the eating policeman, “She also requested to give you this.”

After a few minutes, Daichi had already finished the bowl cleanly with no traces, quickly grabbing a handkerchief to wipe his mouth afterwards.

“Thank you so much for the food!”, he thanks and waves at the owner before he leaves the establishment to go to his next destination.

‘New Year approaches

As the bell tolls from afar

We pray for good luck’

He chuckles as he reads the paper. “She never fails to impress me with her surprises...”, he breathes optimistically as he wears his mask and wraps a scarf around his neck before going outside.

As he arrived, he noticed the familiar shrine wearing down from the years, but was still being taken care of. A few women, mostly high school girls, prayed for the special day while holding each of their own stashes of chocolates. Daichi went up to the shrine, paying his respects before wandering around, looking for the next clue.

“It really brings back memories.” He whispers to himself as he looks around the place, a smile forming on his lips.

You both stepped in front of the shrine after you both celebrated and lent your wishes for the New Year, with hands and eyes closed in prayer. He could only look and stare at you still, hands and eyes closed in prayer. He smiles at the sight of you earnestly praying.

‘I pray that we would always be together.’

Daichi saw a paper dangling on the tree along with the other wishes, taking what seemed to be your final clue.

‘As the storm passes

Spring has finally come home

Awaiting blossom’

His eyes widen in realization as he rushes back to his house, only to find it unlocked. He catches his breath as he opens the door, without any second thoughts, he removes his mask as he enters to look for the final gift. He finds a couple of luggages sitting in the middle as well as a paper he knows too well. He inspects it further, shocked to see your name along with the words negative written in the results.

Daichi then scrambles as he hears the sound of the nearby bathroom door open, only to see you wet in your towel. You immediately went red in embarrassment before Daichi, overfilled with longing and excitement, rushed to ensnare you into a tight embrace despite your towel-clad body. You hold your breath further as he places a deep kiss on your lips, immediately tasting the shoyu ramen you know too well. You could only drown yourself in his kiss as you slowly close your eyes, wrapping your arms around his neck.

You both break the kiss afterwards, panting as Daichi pulls your head over his chest, longingly hugging you.

“I was expecting that you would be home a little bit later. I even haven’t dressed for you yet!”, you pouted as you rested in the comfort of Daichi’s arms.

Your boyfriend could laugh, flustered with the state of your undressed state, “I missed you, Y/N. I missed you very much.” You could only hug him tighter as you both smiled.

“I’m home.”

He smiled before kissing you again, but this time passionately as he embraced you once more.

“Welcome home.”

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