#kyokao week

[braincellwhatsthat]

what are your actual ACTUAL thoughts on Kyokao?

hitting u w the Khruangbin beam cause I’m not normal about Laura Lee but theyre these albums

yk like that moment when the sun sets and both the sun and moon are visible? Yeah. YEAH

I wanna make pieces w more nuance and actual meaning beyond like brainrot but I legit have NO TIME DAWGGG im just looking at my moots’ art w admiration and doodling shitty storyboards of fics (I’ve never really read fanfiction but THEYRE LEGIT SO GOOD GODDAMN 😭)

will b posting sum stuff after like mid august lmao so look out for that lol

[sphericalbee]

i should not be reading the ouran manga,, the kyokao fucking got me im gna be reading too much fanfic to sleep for a week

[pilindiel]

Do you have any kyokao HEADCANONS?? 👀❤️

OH ANON YOU BET I DO I HAVE A MILLION OF THEM. I've been super busy so I didn't get the chance to respond to this right away and I am not sure which kind of headcanons you are looking for, so I am going to go with pet headcanons for fun

Kyoya:

Kyoya isn't really an animal person. The Ootori family never had pets in the house, so Kyoya never really grew up with one. It's not that he dislikes them per se, but he never really saw a reason anyone would want or need a pet. They're too much work (even when you have maids and butlers to do the heavy lifting for you).

He's even less inclined to get a pet when Tamaki gets Antoinette, because wow golden retrievers are sweet but have TONS of energy, and that's not really something Kyoya feels he can tolerate.

Of course, that all changes when he gets Noir when he's in Boston. Despite being exasperated with her at times (as all cat parents are), it does bring him solace knowing there is someone there when he gets home...even if he does have to stop her from eating plastic and scratching his leather couch. (He does not succeed at either of these tasks.)

It's been a while since I read the manga so I can't remember if we saw what Noir looks like, but if there's no canon design I am torn between Noir being this beautiful, sleek black cat or being one of those fuzzy voids like this:

Kaoru:

Kaoru loves animals. I like to think he's kind of an animal magnet like a Disney princess and has yet to meet an animal that didn't like him. Even Antoinette seems drawn to him (much to Tamaki's horror).

Though the Hitachiin family never had pets in the house either, Kaoru was always secretly jealous of other children who talked about their various furry and scaly companions. He was probably the one to suggest to Hikaru they go and catch frogs to release in the house, sort of as a way to give them a pet, too (while also causing mayhem for their staff).

When he finds out Kyoya of all people has a cat, he immediately takes it upon himself to spoil her rotten. Noir is constantly fed treats, catnip, played with, etc. when Kaoru visits Kyoya.

Unfortunately, like most cats, they only attach to one person and that person is Kyoya. Kaoru is DEVASTATED that no matter how much he does to earn Noir's affection, all she does is mildly tolerate him.

After he and Kyoya start living together, they finally realize how much Noir loves him the first time he has to go away for New York Fashion Week. Noir is inconsolable (as is Kyoya). She sits on their bed and meows pathetically, only getting up when Kyoya feeds her. Kyoya sends Kaoru pictures of her forlorn looks and Kaoru replies with a slew of crying emojis.

When he finally returns home, Noir goes right back to mildly tolerating him, as if nothing ever happened. (But they all know better now ;) )

[nikst3rr]

kyokao doodles from the last week,, im so normal about them

[pumpkinmetaphor]

the super fluid animations are made by older children who have somehow gotten access to rigging and stuff and managed to animate the little models. majority of gacha animations...... are frame by frame. like the app has no animation function, the little characters all just have an extensive list of poses and the children do wonders with that. downloading every single frame and then putting it together on capcut. there's some of them who pump out 30 minute mini movies every WEEK and it's all made FRAME BY FRAME. you can truly imagine little kaoru just sitting in the corner of their locked bathroom holding his phone making these and actively ignoring the banging on the door from hikaru who's wondering wtf he's doing in there.

i'm guessing you meant that she's like ALREADY given the ammo to hikaru ages ago for funnies, but i misread what you said at first and thought u were saying she was soaking in SO much second hand embarrassment for her poor brother in law that she just went to hikaru and gave him the kyoya blackmail files right then for him to display. like she immediately decided kaoru shouldnt have to go through this alone. what a good sister in law.

also gacha life kyokao kiss and gacha demon lord kyoya going 𝖎 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖙𝖊𝖈𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚. with Clarity by zedd playing in the background wasn't too bad for kyoya but having it leaked that he marked down to use Head & Shoulders Lemon Fresh Anti Dandruff Shampoo for the rest for his life since kaoru said he liked it one time in passing? THAT was what sent him off the edge?

the ability of kids to make so much with so little continues to astound me. they're so creative and adaptive. I once left a kid in my primary class with a laptop for an hour and came back and he'd remade space invaders. no idea how. he went on to try to show me how he'd done it and I was still baffled.

I DID mean she'd already given it to him but that is so much funnier. She's just there, furiously trying to find the file she *knows* is somewhere in her Google Drive before Kaoru actually passes away from embarrassment.

Unmentioned assumption: this is occuring after Kyoya gave his groom's speech, took a sip out of his champagne glass, and realised Kaoru put hot sauce in it. So yeah, he'll watch the gacha life video silently. But Kaoru can never know he spent a weekend looking up walkthroughs for some game Kaoru mentioned liking, only for Kaoru to never bring it up again.

[onewhodiedyoung]

I haven’t used tumblr earnestly for at least 3-4 years but i came here specifically to say thank you for writing “Zugzwang” and nearly putting me in tears in the bathroom in the middle of my work shift. I’ve loved ohshc for a long time but this is the first time in my life I’ve actually delved into the fanfic world and ofc kyokao is the pairing that clutched my heart in its stormy grasp. not to parade the pity party here but I’ve been moping through a depressive episode for a few months, and this fic helped bring some life back to me. thank you

Hello!! I'm so sorry for replying to this so criminally late, I haven't been much on tumblr in recent weeks :') (or months, really!) I'm so, so happy that you stumbled upon "Zugzwang" and enjoyed it! kyokao are SO dear to me despite being as rare a pair as it gets and I wish I could explain how much joy this ask brought me :'') and to know that my story helped you in that way means the world to me, so yeah, thank you so much!! <333

[littlebrotherteam]

Valentines was a week ago but I was ill with the COVID so lol happy belated valentines to Kaoru and Kyouya !!!

While we are at it I have been thinking a lot about that “straight guys kissing” thumbnail with the pink haired guy and the glasses guy. It’s so kyokao coded … I mean when it gets to this point do u think there’s a way back? Will I ever be able to look at a couple of dudes again one pink haired and the other wearing glasses and not go “omggggg Kyokao coded!!!”? Real questions

[ko-fanatic]

Simple Indulgences

For day one of @kyokao-week: Decadence/Indulgence. 

Rating: ALL AUDIENCES

Pairing: KyoKao

Summary: While they have the money, they dislike spending it on themselves. However, they're more than happy to shower the other in gifts.

It's not that either of them lack the money to indulge themselves in the frivolous and frankly garish baubles that seem so commonplace in their world of splendour. It's not like they need a special occasion to buy anything that catches their eye. It's not even like it would be all that wasteful, either, the price of those small treats just a drop in a vast ocean.

Kaoru says he prefers a minimalist way of living, whereas Kyoya says that clutter is both hazardous to thought and mental health, not to mention a general nuisance. Impractical, and ultimately pointless.

However, with their introspective personalities, they both know the reasons for the other's behaviour. Kyoya knows that Kaoru is used to sharing space yet wanting to take up as little as possible, leaving room for Hikaru's large personality. Likewise, Kaoru knows that Kyoya simply isn't used to receiving anything impractical and doesn't feel comfortable "wasting" even a single yen of his family’s vast wealth.

They don't really talk about it, a can of worms that doesn't need to be opened in their relationship - at least not yet. Instead, Kyoya buys him beautiful bouquets of expensive flowers, and he gets Kyoya stuffed animals. Despite the reassurances that they don't need them (Kyoya insisting that he's not a child as he cradles that plush unicorn tight against his chest), they treasure each frivolous item.

Kyoya's bed is piled high, and every surface of Kaoru's room has at least one vase of vivid blooms, adding colour to the white and off-white hellscape, on every surface. That is, until Kyoya stops buying him cut bouquets and starts getting him potted plants, which flourish under Kaoru's gentle care. He loves the fact his room is becoming more and more like an indoor garden, almost as much as he loves the thought that Kyoya won't have to lay in bed, alone, with nothing to hold in his arms.

Of course, family members always made comments on these changes, whether the person whom it actually concerns wishes them to or not. Kaoru supposed he was lucky, as the opinions he received were at least somewhat positive - even if his grandmother somehow came away with the impression that her minimal influence in his life was the cause of it.

While Kyoya's sister was nice enough, and Yuuichi probably didn't even notice, Akito always liked to snark. It wasn't like Kyoya cared what his idiot brother thought, but still. His father was... weird about it; Kyoya's own words. But then, he supposed Yoshio didn't even see him with toys when he was the "right age" for them, the rule being that he couldn't have them at the dinner table.

"Can you even move in here," Hikaru grumbled, invading his new, private room yet again, "It's a jungle. You've replaced me with conifers and geraniums..."

"They'd have to talk a hell of a lot more, and be much more annoying," He grinned, turning around in his swivel chair, "I love them. Besides, they were all a gift, so I have to take care of them, don't I?"

Hikaru placed his hand on his hip, shaking his head. Probably at the thought that their "stingy" senpai was spending so much on his - shudder - lover. Hikaru could be worse about it, Kaoru could admit that, but it was still far from smooth sailing sometimes; especially if they were in the same room. Never again.

"You can tell him to stop, you know," Hikaru sighed, "But I know you won't. You seem... happier when it's not all white and empty... I guess I can't complain about that."

"Well, something had to add a splash of colour now that your dirty laundry isn't covering the floor,” He drawled.

“Oh fuck off!”

[kyokao-week-blog]

June 15th: Tradition/Celebration – Our final day centers around another hallmark of the Ouran lifestyle, in that there is always a tradition or nearby celebration to adhere to. Do you imagine there being any particular traditions Kaoru or Kyoya feel strongly about? Are there celebrations they either loathe or look forward to?  Let your feelings run wild!

[paunchsalazar]

kyokao again... just the potential of it

[cinnamon-bunni]

Prompt: Childhood friends/lovers or First Kiss

Relationships: Kaoru/Kyoya

Word count: 1032

Warnings: None

Summary: Just some third date fluffiness of the two :)

Me? Writing even more kyokao? Of course I am I see the prompt first kiss and I will write some kyokao. This is for day 6 of @ohshc-week; again, like the day three, I kinda completely forgot about the prompt until I was almost done with it, so I just kinda pushed it in there at the end. It’s still good though (....I hope) Anyway! I really hope you guys enjoy this!

Kaoru gave a small exhale, watching the small puff of air flow through the air. Even with his hands stuffed in his well tailored jacket, he was still freezing down to the bone. It was only now that he finally decided that his twin was right, and that he should’ve brought a heavier jacket. At least I brought a scarf, he thought to himself, pulling up the scarf to cover his mouth. Dark clouds were slowly forming above, and he had a feeling that he would start to rain soon--hell, maybe even snow if it was cold enough.

“Kaoru.” Kaoru was brought back to reality when he heard Kyoya’s voice. He gave him a smile as he walked over. At least Kyoya seemed to be dressed for the cold; he wore a black peacoat, it being buttoned up, with a purple turtleneck sweater underneath. He also wore black mittens, the material of if obviously fluffy and soft. “Doesn’t seem that you’re ready for the cold,” he said, finally stopping in front of Kaoru.

“Yeah, I definitely should’ve worn something else--but hey, it seems that your style is definitely a lot better,” he said a small smirk on his face. “I give you extra points for wearing something actually in style and not tacky.”

“Tacky? Who do you take me for?” he said, a smile on his face. “In any case, I suppose I should thank you--I did learn from the best, afterall. Now, let’s go; I don’t want you freezing in your poorly thought-out clothing choice before we even start this date.” Kaoru and Kyoya walked through the streets, heading towards the restaurant that they were going to eat at for lunch. As they walked, Kyoya was caught by surprise when he felt Kaoru grab onto his hand.

He looked over his shoulder at him, slightly surprised by this action. Kaoru used his other hand to cover a part of his face with his orange scarf, and Kyoya couldn’t tell if his face was red from blush or from the cold.

“What? My hands are cold, and you’re wearing mittens,” he said. Kyoya didn’t really know what to do or say; their relationship was still new, he wasn’t exactly sure what to do in these types of situations, and while he usually wasn’t a fan of PDA, it felt nice to hold Kaoru’s hand. So, he held it for the rest of the duration, until they got to the nice restaurant that Kyoya had booked for their date. Nothing exactly too expensive or fancy--no reason to spend a whole lot of money on a simple third date--but of course nothing too cheap, they had standards afterall.

“This restaurant was a great pick, Kyoya,” Kaoru said, unwrapping his scarf to wear it simply laid on his shoulders, resting around his neck. “I’ve heard this place has some great desserts too.”

“Then I suppose we’ll have to try them out,” Kyoya replied, shrugging off his jacket and mittens, leaving him just in his turtleneck sweater. The afternoon went well for the two, enjoying their meals and each other’s company.

“Do you think we should tell the others?” Kaoru asked, once the waiter had left their table when he served them dessert.

“About our relationship?” Kyoya said. “Well, if we do plan on continuing to date, then in the end, yes.” Kyoya looked up at him. “Are you comfortable telling them?”

Kaoru paused for a few moments, thinking. While he knew it wouldn’t do any good hiding his relationship from Hikaru, he didn’t want to make a big deal out of nothing...but he also knew that this relationship he had with Kyoya wasn’t nothing. But he also liked having this in secret; he liked having something that his brother didn’t know about.

“We can tell them soon,” Kaoru answered. “Hikaru I’ll probably have to handle carefully, but I think the rest of the host club should go well.”

“Yes, well, while you handle your brother, I’m going to have to handle Tamaki.” He gave a sigh at the thought. “I have a feeling that that won’t end well.”

Kaoru gave a small laugh. “I guess we’ll just have to handle it gently, then,” he said. Looking out the window, Kaoru gave a small smile. “It’s snowing outside,” he pointed out.

“It appears so,” Kyoya said, looking out the window. “Do you want me to drive you home? I’m sure my driver won’t mind the extra stop.”

“No,” he said. “I’ll just be cold, is all. I’ll be fine.” When the two finished their meal (Kyoya was the one to pay for the meal), they left the building, the cold air immediately attacking Kaoru. He shivered slightly, wondering when his ride was going to come and pick him up. When a sleek, black car pulled up (surprisingly not a limo, but then again Kaoru supposed it would be best in the end if it wasn’t), Kyoya looked over at Kaoru.

“My ride’s here,” he announced. “Are you sure you don’t want me to drive you back?”

“No, I’ll be fine,” Kaoru answered. “Besides, mine should be here any minute now. I would feel bad to make the driver come out here for no reason.”

“Alright then,” he said. “Then I’ll see tomorrow at school then.” As Kyoya started to walk, he was stopped when he felt Kaoru grab onto his hand. He looked over his shoulder to ask why, and suddenly felt Kaoru’s lips against his. His eyes widened a bit, but very quickly melted into the kiss, bringing his hand up to cup Kaoru’s face. And right when it started it had ended, with Kaoru pulling away from the kiss, and Kyoya could confidently say this time that Kaoru’s face was red from blushing.

“I’m not sure really why I did that,” he mumbled, pulling up his scarf. Kyoya gave a small chuckle at this.

“Goodbye, Kaoru,” he said, as he walked towards the vehicle, with Kaoru giving the smallest wave, still embarrassed. As Kyoya climbed into the car, closing the door and it starting to drive off, Kyoya couldn’t seem to stop himself from smiling.

He looked forward to seeing his boyfriend again.

[ryusei-blue]

U can probably already tell but I have had massive KyoKao brainrot for WEEKS

[pilindiel]

Hoping fic writing goes smoothly!! I'm going through major writer's block myself, so praying you don't deal with the same struggle 😅

If possible, could we have a sneak peek of what you're working on? 👀👀

Thank you!! And fam it's totally okay - I had severe writer's block for TWO YEARS until I starting reading some of the amazing KyoKao fics being put out right now (shout-out @rocioandthatsall @pumpkinmetaphor and jamieisntgay)

As for a sneak preview...

Seemingly done with words, Kaoru sweeps Kyoya into a series of languid kisses, humming contentedly against him.  Kaoru is pliant and warm from sleep, his arms wrapping lazily around Kyoya’s shoulders to pull him that much closer.  Kyoya’s hands slide down to their places at Kaoru’s hips, pinching him playfully. Kaoru gasps against Kyoya’s lips and he wastes no time in indulging them both by pressing his tongue inside.  It’s a slow, sweet slide of give and take, remapping the inside of each other’s mouths after such a painful separation.   Knowing Kaoru, however, sweet and slow is replaced by hot and insistent in the blink of an eye.  There’s an underlying desperation and need to be closer, to be connected, that runs through them, and Kyoya refuses to deny either of them the need.  Two weeks is far too long, and Kaoru mewls softly when Kyoya takes advantage of the nearby shelving and presses Kaoru up against it.  One of Kyoya’s knees lands between Kaoru’s legs, and Kaoru immediately begins to grind himself down. Kaoru moans, tilting his head back as his cock rubs against Kyoya’s thigh, the thin fabric of Kaoru’s shorts doing little to hide the wetness of his precum as it rubs up against him.  It is agonizing to watch.  Kyoya is so hard behind the tight line of his slacks it’s nearly painful, but he is well versed in staving off his own needs to feed his insatiable partner. Kaoru deserves only the best, after all. Kyoya’s hands glide lower, slipping beneath the fabric of Kaoru’s far too short and far too soft lounge shorts to squeeze his ass, the muscle tight and twitching against his palms.  He starts kneading until Kaoru whimpers, his head falling back as he greedily drags his clothed erection against Kyoya’s thigh.   Eager fingers delve further, seeking that precious entrance Kyoya knows so well, but Kyoya is stunned to find something blocking his path.  His index finger brushes against hard, tapered metal nestled perfectly in the cleft of Kaoru’s ass, and he lets out a slow, steadying breath.  He rolls it between his fingers experimentally and it’s like Kaoru’s body is a livewire, arching and shuddering against him.  He moans embarrassingly loud.   They both still and Kyoya swears he can hear the flush that crawls up Kaoru’s neck, tinting  his ears red before Kaoru hides his face in the crook of Kyoya’s neck. Not that such a coquettish act will stop Kyoya from knowing exactly what he is currently circling with his thumb and forefinger. A mixture between a growl and a question rumbles through Kyoya’s chest, his voice low and raspy like gravel.  “Kaoru - " Kaoru grinds back down on Kyoya’s knee, rolling his hips into Kyoya’s warm palms.  “You - ” Kaoru hisses, breathless, “You were supposed to be home hours ago.”

I'm still working on some of the scenes and I've got a lot of stress with work these next couple months, but hopefully should be posted soon. :) Gonna give a little guarded (but a lot of fun) it's time in the sun in the meantime!

[mediocreauthor]

Some KyoKao headcanons because I am sleepy but can’t sleep! 

There was always ALWAYS sexual tension between them. Even during their adolescence, whenever they locked eyes it was something different. T

They both ignored it. Mori sensed something, never shared it. 

Their first kiss was for a game in Boston. All crew wanted to get to know their classmates so went to this party, it happened.

It was short and simple, lasted only a moment (even though Tamaki talked about it for weeks).

Kaoru couldn’t stop thinking about it - not the kiss itself, but Kyoya’s eyes right after it. 

So he decided to kiss him again. 

He did it on a  wednesday night, when it was a rare, quiet moment just two of them.

He just leaned in and kissed him. 

Kyoya didn’t react much but he didn’t pull away either.

It was short and simple again. 

After it, Kyoya adjusted his glasses and looked at his laptop. Kaoru couldn’t see his eyes.

They stayed silent for minutes, until Hikaru and others walked in. 

Okay so this is not a headcanon, it is a false advertisement?? Is this a fic draft?? Who knows man I just love this two teens who are embodied version of sexual tension, mind games and beautifulness.

[ohshcscenerios]

Congrats on the 150 followers, darling! That's such an amazing milestone and I wish you many more followers and supporters in the future. May I ask for KyoKao for the pairing game?

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to be surrounded by so many Ouran fans, it makes loving the fandom so much sweeter. 

Kyoya x Kaoru

1. Who Confessed first?

Although Kyoya was the first to be aware of his feelings it was Kaoru who confessed first. It took Kyoya by surprise when the twin approached him after club hours with sincere feelings. Kaoru was equally as surprised when Kyoya dared to return his feelings. 

2. Who Initiates the Kisses?

Kaoru likes to sneak a quick kiss somewhere on Kyoya’s face; his cheek, his nose, his lips. Anything to make him growl in annoyance. Kaoru loves making Kyoya blush, even if he pushes him towards frustration. 

3. Who Initiates the Cuddles?

Kaoru values their cuddle time much more than Kyoya and often asks that they set time aside to snuggle in bed. At first Kyoya saw it as a waste of time but once kisses were added to the mix he didn’t mind cuddle time anymore. 

4. Who Is Against/For PDA?

Kyoya is against PDA in very public places like the mall and restaurants but Kaoru likes to tease his serious man with slight hand brushes and soft footsie under the table. Kaoru constantly pushes his buttons but he knows Kyoya secretly enjoys getting flustered. It’s almost like a spontaneous challenge. 

5. Homemaker/Breadwinner?

Kaoru becomes a self-made man (with the help of the Hitachiin name) and happily runs his clothing design company from home while Kyoya works in the main Ootori Group building - top floor. Kaoru happily lets Kyoya pay their bills because he’d rather spend his money on vacations, shopping splurges, art collections, and fashion promotions. 

6. Dominant/Submissive?

Kyoya will not relinquish his dominance, even for the person he loves. Thankfully, Kaoru likes to be submissive. It makes their intimate evenings very easy to coordinate. 

7. Have They Done “It” Yet?

In the beginning Kaoru was very curious what sex between men would be like, considering he and his twin brother pretended to be incestuous lovers during their high school years. He was patient at first, casually bringing it up in conversation where he could, but one drunk night they skipped straight to third base. After a few months they finally went all the way. 

8. Who Wants/Doesn’t Want Kids?

Kyoya would like to have children to continue the Ootori name but it’s Kaoru who leans on the fence. Kaoru likes children but when he thinks of having his own children he’s not confident in himself and his parenting skills. They don’t discuss children very often but Kaoru sometimes hints at changing his mind which helps Kyoya feel at ease. 

9. Who Tutors Who in College?

Kyoya had to tutor Kaoru in the classes that didn’t unleash his creative mind; trigonometry, chemistry, geography, etc. If it weren’t for Kyoya sacrificing his week nights then Kaoru would not have graduated at top of his class. 

10. The Family’s Thoughts?

The Ootori family didn’t take their relationship seriously at first. They teased that Kaoru was just a “special” friend that would lose his novelty once Kyoya became the Ootori head. They ate their words a few years later when they married. The Hitachiin family, on the other hand, was very supporting from the beginning. Kaoru’s mother respected Kyoya as a man who could understand and love her unique son and for that she gave them all of her support. 

11. Who Is More Protective?

Kyoya is very protective behind the scenes. He doesn’t outwardly protect Kaoru but if he notices bad press or negative comments attacking his fashion shows he’ll pull a full strings to shut them up. 

12. Who Easily Becomes Jealous?

Kaoru can’t help but gnarl his teeth at men and women who dare flirt with his man. He cannot stand to watch strangers trying to butter up Kyoya with their words and smiles. If he notices someone trying to make their move he’ll quickly interrupt their conversation and steal Kyoya away for a quick reassuring kiss. It’s not that he’s afraid Kyoya will leave him. He is just very territorial. 

13. Date Night or Night In?

Kyoya and Kaoru enjoy a weekly date night out; usually somewhere quiet and calm. Kaoru loves the excuse to dress up in his latest fashion line while Kyoya looks forward to the breather from work. 

14. My Opinion on the Ship!

Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with this ship. I understand that many people do because of the few conversations which can tease either way; platonic or romantic. They share a comfortable friendship and the manga better explores that than the anime. I feel like Kaoru’s care-free nature would butt heads too many times with Kyoya’s need for structure but at the same time they could compliment each other's weaknesses.

[imagine-it-ouran]

Artist Kyoya Headcanons

I was painting something today and started thinking of these headcanons. This includes HEAVY KyoKao vibes so be warned. If it’s not your ship, I welcome you to replace the name Kaoru with whatever character you ship Kyoya with. Anyway, onto Kyoya’s artistic headcanons. 

I’ve said before that Kyoya is an artist, and I believe it’s sort of canon as well as that canon stands as a metaphor

That being said, Kyoya loves to paint

He sketches things too, but those sketches are mainly tiny bullshit doodles in the margins of his notebook while he takes notes in class

His paintings are actual pieces he could very easily sell for so much money

He spends hours, days, weeks, MONTHS on pieces

He often hops from one piece to another. 

One week, Kyoya will be painting a realistic portrait of some model in a sunflower field during golden hour. The next day, with that first painting not even finished, he’d move onto an abstract piece of a little clown girl using only a tiny heart stamp and so many colors of acrylic ink

He has jars and jars and jars of paint water, different sizes and colors, all hidden away

Why does he keep this paint water for longer than necessary? Kyoya doesn’t know. It’s not laziness.

He’s tried justifying it as “why would I waste water when I’m going to come back to this piece in a week few hours when I could keep it closed off and finish the piece in the same jar?”

Kyoya has his own little art studio

Fuyumi set it up for him as a birthday gift upon her moving out. She noticed he had been getting more into art and bought him all sorts of supplies; different mediums, papers, canvases, jars, brushes, isles, a desk for his watercolor or marker pieces.

He spends a lot of his rare free time in there. 

Tamaki was the first person that wasn’t Kyoya’s family to sit in that studio and spend hours with Kyoya while he painted

Kyoya works much better when he paints or draws with someone to talk to, despite popular belief. The person/people don’t even have to know he’s drawing, they just have to be around for him to talk to.

Kyoya’s favorite people to draw/paint are Kaoru (duh), Haruhi, Renge, and his father. 

His dad will sometimes sneak into that studio on nights when he comes home after work and walk through looking at the pieces while Kyoya sleeps

Kaoru loves watching Kyoya paint and has posed for Kyoya to paint him on many occasions. It was never Kaoru asking to be painted, either. Kyoya was the one to suggest it

Kaoru even lets Kyoya paint on him.

He loves lying on his stomach in the studio while Kyoya paints landscapes across his back.

Kyoya prefers acrylic over oil paint. He loves watercolor and gouache, though.

His favorite thing to pain is skin. So many different tones for the base color, the blush, the shading, the highlights, everything. He loves mixing the colors.

Kaoru has more pink undertones compared to Hikaru, therefore his portraits feeling more alive to Kyoya.