#the key to happiness ✧ jakurai

[partyofwords]

anon that asked for the making out w jakurai one..

is it ok to add context a little for the request if u do write it?

jakurai x reader is usually like... reader initiates and jakurai is surprised. but I want him to be crazy about reader.. he's so in love and infatuated with every part of her and everything she does that he just cant help himself and he never thought he would ever feel wild about someone like this but he has to go for it

if thats ok 😭🩷

Summary: Jakurai has been wondering what it's like to kiss you. Perhaps you'll finally show him.

Pairing: Jakurai Jinguji X Fem!Reader

Genre: Fluffy Headcanons

Word Count: 666

Warning: Gets a little suggestive at the end

Masterlist

A/N: Thank you so much for your request! I made this one head canons on accident, so I hope you don't mind... I really had fun with this one! I hope you enjoy it!

Jakurai prides himself on being calm and rational, no matter what the circumstances

That's what makes him such a good doctor

He always knows exactly what to say and what to do in any given situation

He's always in the right place at the right time

That is, until he met you

Where Jakurai is poised and composed

You are wild and over-the-top

You bring chaos wherever you go

You know what you want and you aren't afraid to say or do the things to get it

It's that part of you that completely fascinates him

Sure, Hifumi could also be put in the same category as you

But his insecurities still held him back

You didn't let anything get in your way

And it drew him to you like he couldn't believe

The longer he knew you, the more he wanted to learn more about you

He wanted to be close to you as often as he could

And it confused him

He was supposed to be the rational doctor

And yet he found himself acting reckless and impulsive around you

Which he found he was totally okay with

Now, the good news is

You also harbored feelings for the doctor

But you were less subtle

When you realized you liked him, you marched up to him and asked him out

He was a little caught off-guard, but recognizing your nature he quickly accepted

Your first date was nothing short of exciting

He learned so much about you in just a short amount of time

He knew at that moment that he loved you more than he thought he did

And he made sure to set time aside just to be with you

At least once a week, the two of you would go out, being completely wild and free

Now, for this date night, Jakurai unfortunately had to cancel on you

It was a long day at the hospital and he couldn't imagine hitting the town, as much as he wanted to

So you decided to stay in for dinner and movie

He was surprised with how you wanted to have a low-key, romantic date like that

But he was more than happy to be spending the time with you

About halfway through the movie, which you both found more boring than you anticipated, an idea sparked inside of you

Glancing at Jakurai, you gave a devious grin

Before he knew it, you were straddling his lap and playing with the collar of his button down shirt

He didn't know how to react, but his hands found a natural spot on your waist

When you leaned in to kiss him, he eagerly kissed back

This wasn't your first kiss together

That happened at the end of your first date

He was a little impatient

However, this kiss felt different

This was supercharged and intoxicating

It was stronger than any champagne Hifumi had ever given him

And he was drowning in your kiss

Not that he minded

This was perfect

You were perfect

As you deepened the kiss, he let out a small startled noise before matching your pace

He wasn't about to let you be the one in control here

Pressing your lower back and your cheek, he gently shifted positions

Now you were laying on the couch as he hovered over you

Not once did your lips disconnect

Your skillful hands began to undo the buttons of his shirt

He shivered as your fingers lightly traced over his abdomen

His own hands found their way into your hair

The kiss was hot and heavy

And he loved it just as much as he loved you

He didn't want the moment to end

However, you eventually pulled away to take a deep breath

Your eyes glittered up at his and he was about ready to surrender himself to you all over again

But you informed him the movie was over

He chuckled and said kissing you was far more interesting before diving back in

[toyama-division]

In Toyama, a certain medical researcher had just arrived home and was prepared to enter his house to get ready for bed after a long's day work. ...Though could it certainly be called 'work' considering he didn't do anything at all today? The pharmacy was closed on account of the holiday, and so he spent his day either visiting Asato and his grandmother, or just lazing around his house. Of course, he could have gone to Shinjuku to harass his good friend, Jakurai, but the physician was out of the city for some reason or other.

So upon returning to his place of residence, Kensaku was surprised to see a package outside of his door addressed to him. Picking it up, the item inside felt hard and looked square-like. Unlocking the door, he walked inside, and opened the package, revealing what was inside.

It was a plaque with a prayer on it. Kensaku blinked at the plaque and read it. He wasn't a particularly religious guy, but still, the gesture was nice. Still, who exactly could have sent this to him? His question was answered via a letter on the back of the plaque.

"To Kensaku-san,

A most joyous and prosperous day to you. I wish you a very happy and Merry Christmas. I hope that this letter finds you in good health. When I was informed that I was your Secret Santa, I send some plants to your home, but as I was shopping one day, I spotted this. It reminded me much of you, so I decided to purchase it for you as a Christmas gift. The gift to spread joy and laughter is a good one. I hope that you will continue to use it well. Again, I wish you a most joyous Christmas, and an even more prosperous New Year.

Sincerely,

Shisuta Heisha"

After taking in both the plaque and the letter, Kensaku could not help but laugh. Loudly, even. Not to jeer or mock the gift, but rather a genuine joyful laugh.

"Miss oblivious nun thinks I got a chance, huh? That's great... I gotta put this in my office tomorrow."

True, he may not be religious, but to know that Jakurai's friend who normally didn't get his jokes thought of him to be worthy of such a gift? He couldn't help but feel giddy at the praise.

"I should show Rashaad actually! Prove to him that someone out there thinks I'm hilarious!"

Setting the gift close to his keys to not forget, Kensaku plodded to his bedroom tapping at his phone with a big (smug) grin on his face.

Thank you for the gift! The nun has given Kensaku bragging rights against everyone who says his jokes suck lolololol

[kukokun]

what dating the hypmic cast would be like

Ichiro: honestly probably wouldn’t allow himself to date anyone until saburo graduates college. Unless of course, before that, his bros push him to date because they’re worried about him being lonely but they don’t want him to be happy I mean have friends I mean uh get jealous easily so I wouldn’t count on that :/. Other than that he’d make a really attentive and fun boyfriend who would always put you first but not before his brothers. Kuko is best to be his bf just sayin

Jiro: while dating he’d be really shy about it and would probably be a huge dork but definitely good at protecting them and they would have a good time.

Saburo: annoying lol (also sorry, sabu, you can’t date until you’re…….16 :////j)

Samatoki: if he likes you enough to date you he would be really nice and take you out on dates and buy nice presents but also he’d probably p busy with the yakuza stuff. also you might end up in a situation where he has to save you after you’ve been kidnapped by a rival gang lol

Jyuto: we know he’s a fake snake so you’d constantly be wondering what he’s up to and if he’s cheating, but it’s actually just money laundering. But before you find that out he would pretend to love you and treat you nicely but get annoyed easily so you have to watch your step lest he uhm get irritated

Rio: if you’re not able to coax him out of the woods to live in the city, you would have to constantly make the trek up into the woods where he is able to find dangerous creatures and he’ll make you eat them. Eating his food will be mandatory. Dice is the best candidate. As a boyfriend he probably wouldn’t treat you much different from anyone else except on certain occasions maybe? Like when kissing lol

Ramuda: I don’t think he would date anyone because he likes playing around so to speak but if he did, you’d probably be treated the same the same as those girls and he would be really afraid of letting his other side show, but if you’re not jakurai about it he could really open up to you

Gentaro: Challenge level impossible lmao BUT you might have fun for a bit until you get fed up, but I just can’t see him opening up… (tbh I can only see gentaro genuinely dating a man and he actually could open up if he was reliable and sincere all the time, unlike gen).

Dice: don’t even think about it UNLESS you’re okay with providing for him and his gambling addiction. I think it could work out like that. If you try to change him he might leave you for the streets again

Jakurai: would start off real nice and comforting but I’m sure he would get annoying real quick as a bf. Plus he’s really busy and probably wouldn’t have that much time to spend with you and he might not be that physically affectionate. Would probably straight up say nice things about you all the time and genuinely mean it tho

Hifumi: he would just treat you like he treats doppo

Doppo: he would be a handful as a boyfriend and hifumi is the only motherfucker in this town who can handle being around him all the time

Kuko: would be fun as a spontaneous fling but I think Ichiro’s the only motherfucker in this town who can really handle his antics as a boyfriend

Jyushi: if you can get him to trust you and stop using his visual kei persona around you it would be really sweet and I think you guys would have a good time

Hitoya: The people spoke the truth when they said he would be the best option out of all the other hypnosis mic members to date, all things considered. I bet he’d even be willing to change his hairstyle for you He’s got money and a decent personality. Nuff said ((Also that one CG gAh damb))

Sasara: endless jokes of course. About how happy he is to be with you

Rosho: I feel like this can’t really go wrong unless there is something wrong with you

Rei: the following is you, him, and/or your wallet

[fukuokanodivision]

Yuno’s Thoughts On Division Leaders

Ichiro Yamada

“Yamada? Yes, Of course I know him. ‘The super-famous delinquent of Ikebukuro’ as they say apparently. Labels aside, Truly he’s a good brother figure to Jiro-san and Saburo-san, That makes sense considering they’re very attached to him, Like 2 heavy magnets if you will. It’s nice to be able to cross paths with him whenever I visit sometimes, Just seeing him makes my worries mostly dissolve into nothing. Other than that, He’s a great person to rather be around and I hope the DRB comes along soon so I can battle him someday…”

Samatoki Aohitsugi

“Aohitsugi, Here we go…I’m on the fence to be completely honest. Yes, He often resorts to violence, but he’s also ‘calm’ If somebody doesn’t ‘trigger’ him? Talk about a short/long fuse dynamic we have here. Anyway, Eko rather knows more about him than I do, Take all of M.T.C for that matter. Not only is the team very ‘edgy’, But so is Yokohama (I shouldn’t be surprised.) Crime running for hours on end, I could never survive a position like that, even if my own life depended on it to tell the truth. Overall, Aohitsugi’s a big mystery to me, So I’ll ask Eko more about him instead.”

Ramuda Amemura

“Amemura, Amemura, He’s also a big mystery. From my time in Chuohku, He just seemed ‘lonely’ or ‘captive’ around the place, Like a lonely ghost wanting to return to the living so badly he’d give up his own soul to be reborn…It’s a unsettling feeling to feel. But as he’s out in Shibuya, He’s something else completely. Like Eko, One thing most of the time and another thing the next and switches between them for the situation. Aside from that, He’s an entity I’m unaware of and I don’t have too much on him.”

Jakurai Jinguji

“Jinguji-san, I know him yes. At first glance, I didn’t know what to expect. I get it, a genius doctor wrapped in an aura of mystery? Wasn’t expecting that. But, He’s greatly a good figure. I’m very happy that Mai-Mai has taken a liking to him. He’s like an elder brother to them almost, Old as time, but has a heart of gold wherever he goes. I’m also glad both of them find solace together, but I’m a tad bit jealous of that to be honest. All in all, Jinguji-san is a good person and I will stay on great terms with him.”

Sasara Nurude

“Nurude-san, Where to start here…Ah, I know. Back on OverDrives ‘Big Escape From Chuohku’ years ago, Osaka was strangely our last destination. Eko may have already told you this, But he by total accident met Nurude-san. I didn’t know any of the sort while Mai-san and I were waiting outside the theatre and he was in there for a while. As we were walking back to the next train, He randomly started tirading on him. He seems interesting enough, So I guess I’ll have to meet him sometime…”

Kuko Harai

“Lastly…Harai-? Like Eko and Mai-san, I barely know him. Honestly, I don’t know what to say about this guy at all. He’s a monk, but has the mind of a tweenager? That’s a strange piece of character for me. His team is, Okay I guess. Visual-Kei musician and a ‘50 looking’ Lawyer…Interesting. There’s not much to say here, He always looks like he’s wanting a fight with somebody, So I guess I can return that favour at least.”

[discotenny]

I do agree that the outfits feel a lot less iconic 🥲.. I don't mind the sasaro matching I've accepted atp that kr will not let it go but I wish sasara's pants were the same pattern too at least. maybe that would feel like too much, I guess. Rosho wouldn't have crazy patterned pants and I guess, if Sasara did with this outfit, he would be overshadowed again? maybe this is to show they're on equal footing now?

Jakurai is so lose and beautiful and something about him just looks comfier.... the splits in the coat are a little silly but ough I love him and he is showing NECK!!!! REJOICE 🎉🎉

I will miss Ramuda's highest ahoge but oh!!!! the hat!!!! either he changed his hair on his own or the hat pushes them into that heart shape?! Or maybe it was just a choice for that illustration in particular but.. I always draw those two middle ahoge on his forehead crossing a bit like a love heart so...!!!! 🥹💖

I have zero thoughts about rio ever but he looks so nice in nis new outfit. very happy for him

samatoki is a whoring it up this November 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

and, oops. -jakurai anon 🥲

I really hate how Sasara and Rosho are always paired up together in canon but oml I love their dynamic in Rhyme Anima 😭😭😭 Like the fucking gag in the recent ep where they leave Sasara and Rosho behind cause Sasa needed to piss. And they play the laugh track and then REI ALMOST FUCKING KILLS THEM 😭😭😭 Had me dying that was the best part of the episode.

About the outfits themselves its just idk... I don't like it. It does show that their bond is repaired but also it seems to be taking away from their main individual traits. Sasara still reads as silly guy but it doesn't read as comedian for a living. Rosho still reads as mildly studious but he doesn't actually read like dedicated teacher, ynno? It's nice that it shows they're on equal footing but of course they're going to be equal if they're essentially going to be portrayed as one in the same.

Jakurai's lil coat slits are a lil silly I admit fwafewaefw. The image of him holding the side ones on the train as to not have them spill to the seats over has been in my mind since this ask came in pfffff. I do think he looks much hotter in the fit, silly slits or not fewafweafewaawg.

Alas, I think the heart bangs was just for that illustration 😭😭😭 In the first key visual we got with the new outfits Ramu's bangs were how they usually are even in his og fit. But I hope canon starts to embrace heart bang Ramu more and more ;-;

MTC looks very happy in their oufits I just cannot get over how much Jyuto looks like a side chara LOL. But MHMmmHMMm Samatoki MHMWmfwaHMWMFEN

[champagnecall]

@the-good-doctor​ // starter !

Adjusting had been...well, really easy for Hifumi so far. 

Sure, he was antsy and didn’t quite know what to do with himself during the nights anymore - given his insomnia and nine years of working exclusively night shifts - but he’d figure it out with time! For now, he had just been cleaning and rearranging the apartment he got thrown into with that fun little catboy from the magic world, who didn’t seem to mind his obsessive organizing at all. Score! The situation really couldn’t be any better for him. ...well, minus one thing, really.  There was a strong lack of two specific people by his side, which was just a shame. Doppo would probably be all panicky if he was here, worrying about work and being fired and whatnot, but Hifumi could imagine him ultimately being thankful for the time off so he could catch up on some sleep. Jakurai...well, Jakurai would probably just put his hand against his chin and call this whole situation ‘interesting’ with that little glimmer of curiosity in his eyes. 

Or maybe neither of them would do that! He hadn’t a clue, and probably wouldn’t find out since no matter how much he checked his phone, he couldn’t find either of their contacts and...well, he kind of didn’t have their numbers memorized. That was too many numbers!

So, today, he had just planned on looking around some more, because at the very least, he could share some stories when he got back, right?

He...hadn’t expected to find a solution to one of those problems right off the bat through a familiar mop of long, grey hair trailing behind a white coat. Nobody else in any world had to look like that. It was just...such a Jakurai style!

“Doc-!” 

“Doc, that’s you, isn’t it...!?” The blond found himself crying out, letting his feet carry him over to the taller man with the full intent of ramming right into him with a hug. At least he knew to warn the doctor first...?

[honey-milk-depresso]

Ichiro, Samatoki, Jyuto and Jakurai with an s/o that has a contagious laugh but they laugh at the simplest things. Like someone who finds Sasara's horrible puns funny kind of person.

(do I even make sense here lmao)

I love this! This is just so cute <3!!

Hypmic S/o who laughs at the simplest things

Ichiro Yamada

Ichiro finds that so cute about you!

One time he went to the supermarket with you, and you went over to the counter to pay for the items.

While queuing, you saw this cute looking ice cream cartoon on the wall of the ice cream stand which was directly opposite of the queue.

And you just started giggling-

And Ichiro looked so confused with his adorable smile like "???"

And you pointed to that ice cream cartoon just telling him how funny and cute it looks and he finds it so funny.

You really can laugh at almost anything, huh?

Is that why you laugh at every single one of his jokes and stories?

Well, he finds that super adorable, and he laughs along with you, as he kisses your forehead as you giggle even more.

You're just his adorable, little s/o <3

Samatoki Aohitsugi

Has literally no idea why you laugh-

Like-

He was just trying to make soup, and he was trying to find the carrot he asked someone to buy for him.

Unfortunately, they couldn't find the brand that he usually would buy, so he got this radish in a bag that had a cute rabbit logo on it.

So he left the plastic bag on the counter when you walked in.

And you just started laughing while pointing at the plastic bag.

And he was like ???

Wtf-

Are you okay????

"S/o, why are you laughing??"

"T-the rabbit.. It's just so.. Pfft- It's just so funny-"

And he's even more confused-

Okay- wtf-

You're seriously gonna laugh at something like this???

But to be honest, he slowly found himself laughing with you, because god, that's just so stupid.

Not to say he's insulting you, but he just finds it so funny you found humor in a cartoon mascot for carrots-

Like- Come on now-

But your laugh is just super adorable that it's just contagious, he can't help but laugh as he ruffles your hair <3

Jyuto Iruma

The most confused out of the four-

Why??? Is it really that funny???

Like,

he was passing by a store with you, and there was a poster with the title of "The rotation of the earth, really made my day" get it?? I'm horrible when you had the sudden epiphany-

And you just started laughing so badly,

and he thought you went insane-

When you pointed to him what you were laughing your ass of about, he just stare at it and cringe.

Are you kidding me right now, s/o?

You seriously gonna laugh at this shit-

Why-

He just looks at you unamused, as now there's a random tall sexy boyfriend standing there looking so done at his lover who's laughing their ass off at some joke literally-

W h y-

Ah, but alas, he can't help but smile at you.

He just playfully rolls his eyes telling you you're a weirdo before he takes your hand and gently place a kiss on your forehead <3

Jakurai Jinguji

He's very fond of your habit of laughing at small things.

It means you must be a very happy person, which is good!

Laughter and happiness are the key medicines to living healthy!

Jakurai stop making me feel things- I-

He found it really cute when he was in the clinic, and some little kid gave him a poster with a horrible pun of "Why did the banana went to the doctor? Because it wasn't PEELING well" .

And he decided to just hang it up on his wall at his home.

And when you saw it you started laughing so much.

At first, he didn't really thought of the joke much, just a thoughtful and meaningful gift from a patient, no biggie-

But as he sees you laugh and looks back at the poster,

he realizes just how funny and bad the pun was.

You would laugh so hard because of such pun? That's so adorable!

Of course, Jakurai only chuckles softly unlike you who was already dying of laughter-

He places a kiss on your lips as he smiles.

He can't really tell if it was the joke that made him laugh, or that the sound of your laughter made him laugh

[hypmic-writings]

Hi~ thank you for opening requests 🙏🏻

I was thinking about an AU with Jakurai, falling for a pianist that has been playing a night at hifumi's host club. Like he didn't knew who she was, and after that night he tried to look for her everywhere but nothing. Then I imagine that several months later, they accidentally (or not) bump into each other, decide to get to know each other and get engaged 🍃💜

Sorry for writing this much;; feel free to not include some points if needed, because I've given so many details ;;;;;;

But thank you wholeheartedly for keeping writing. I really love your works, everytime.💐

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Pairing: Jakurai Jinguji x fem!reader

Genre: Fluff

Word Count: 2,156

Warnings: None

A/N: This one was so cute to do! I really like the pining and the idea of Jakurai actually falling for someone at first glance despite not knowing them (a very un-Jakurai thing to do) Hope you enjoy~

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Jakurai had never believed in love at first sight. He was a man of science, and more than that, a man of practicality. Relationships were formed over time with effort and trials, not by magic and simple physical attraction. This was something he believed when he was a young man, and something he continued to believe even when he was older and had a better understanding of the world.

But he supposed that there were exceptions to every rule.

It all began one fateful night when Jakurai left his clinic a bit early to go pick up Hifumi from his host club. The latter’s car was in the shop and Jakurai was quick to offer to drive him home, not wanting to leave a friend in need. Upon reaching the host club, Jakurai quietly walked in, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself if Hifumi was still in the middle of working.

Fortunately though, it looked like the night was just wrapping up. There were a few patrons left, hanging off the arms of the hosts and staring at them with drunken stars in their eyes. There were glasses and champagne bottles scattered around the room, but this was not what drew Jakurai’s gaze. Jakurai was quick to glance over the state of the room, letting his eyes fall on you instead

You were sitting in front of a massive, beautiful, sparkling white grand piano, eyes practically closed as your fingers danced along the keys before you. Jakurai quickly found himself entranced by the music, the melody familiar but unable to be placed in his mind. Perhaps it was a rendition of a modern pop song, or maybe something entirely of your own creation. Regardless, it had Jakurai held in a trance.

You, on the other hand, were barely aware of your surroundings as you continued on with your song, the sweet, soft tone of the notes floating through the air around you. Knowing it was the last song on the setlist, you gave it an extra little flourish, trilling notes and playing around with certain keys until you found the sound you wanted.

You were completely unaware of the man whose gaze was transfixed on you. Jakurai could feel his heart being moved by your music. The notes were soft and happy, but there was something more to them. The way they lingered, dragged slowly across the keys before becoming bouncy and light once more made him feel a sense of longing. It was as though the piece was saying that he should be happy despite the fact that it was all a façade and that he was longing and lost.

And then, the song was over.

For a moment, there was a sort of emptiness in the room, now only filled with chatter and clattering of glassware, but when the patrons realized that your set was over, they quickly clapped for you, cheering lightly as you stood up from the piano. Jakurai himself was pulled away from his thoughts as the quiet applause filled his ears and he quickly brought his hands together as well. You gave a small bow before turning back to the piano, wiping down the keys and pulling down the cover.

“Jakurai!” Hifumi called out, making Jakurai turn towards his friend.

“Ah, Hifumi. How was your night?” Jakurai asked, cordially. Hifumi grinned and tucked away his tips into his pocket.

“It was great! I definitely got more tips today than the past few days combined. Wednesdays are always a little busier though…not sure why,” he shrugged, moving to grab his bag. Jakurai took the moment to turn back to the piano, only to find the stage darkened and empty. He glanced around, but didn’t see you anywhere, his smile wavering as he realized that he had missed you on your way out.

“Thanks again for driving me home! Doppo will be there, you can stay for a drink if you’d like!” Hifumi offered, nodding at Jakurai. “Ready to go?”

Jakurai opened his mouth, prepared to ask Hifumi about the beautiful, talented pianist, but quickly closed it. He was sure that he would see you again, and he didn’t want Hifumi to have any pre-conceived notions about his intentions.

“Yes of course,” Jakurai said, following Hifumi towards the exit of the host club. As his friend continued to tell stories of his patrons from that night, Jakurai’s mind wandered back to the mysterious pianist, concocting all sorts of possibilities as to who she could be.

* * *

Jakurai had never been so wrong.

It had been weeks since he picked up Hifumi that fateful night, but he had never seen the pianist in the host club since that time. Whenever he went to visit his friend, he would immediately turn to the stage, only to find it occupied by a guitarist or a singer.

Jakurai asked Hifumi about the pianist, but the later simply shrugged, saying that the performances almost always changed and there were very few regulars that made music for the host club. Logically, Jakurai knew that it didn’t make sense for him to be so hung up over a woman. He had only seen her one time, and he hadn’t even gotten the chance to say anything to her. Despite this, he felt frustrated, as though he had missed his opportunity to meet someone amazing. And she had to be amazing, nobody could create such compelling music and not be something of a genius.

So, despite his mind telling him one thing, Jakurai’s heart continued to tell him another.

* * *

A few months later, Jakurai found himself tugging on the sleeves of his three piece suit as he entered the hotel venue surrounded by other doctors all dressed to the nines. It wasn’t often that there was a formal dinner for the Shinjuku health professionals, but even then, Jakurai wasn’t one to go to events like this. In fact, if it hadn’t been for his fellow doctor’s demanding his attendance, Jakurai would have made some excuse not to come.

However, as soon as he strolled further into the ballroom, he was extremely glad that he had decided to come.

There, seated in front of the baby grand piano, was the pianist. The very woman that had made his heart soar the first time he heard her play was now in front of him once more. Jakurai stood still, letting the waves of the music wash over him, taking in every note and chord she played. It was the familiar tone of the song that she had been playing at the host club so many months ago.

Jakurai almost cursed the attendants who were laughing and chatting over the music. Were they unable to hear how beautiful the sound was? The light, airy notes that sent Jakurai’s heart floating were as easy for him to understand as they were for you to play. It was one of your favorite pieces after all, something that you always managed to sneak into your set regardless of the event you were playing at.

You preferred major keys at events like this. Something to lighten the mood and put the patrons in a happy, donating mood. The tips were always better when you played something you could really pour your heart and soul into, and this song was simply perfect.

As the song finished, there was scattered applause before you started the next piece in your set, taking no notice of the man watching you from across the room. Jakurai would have loved nothing more than to listen to you play all night long, watching your fingers dance across the keys with expert precision, but unfortunately, his colleagues had spotted him.

The rest of the night was spend chatting with his friends and coworkers alike, indulging in expensive, decadent food, and passing on the champagne whenever it was offered. Jakurai kept an eye on the pianist, though, not wanting her to leave before he had the chance to compliment her skills. He had missed the opportunity before and did not want to make that same mistake twice.

Towards the end of the night, the patrons began to leave one by one and then in smaller groups until there were only a handful of people left. You were almost finished with your set, thankful for the dinner break as your fingers were beginning to feel tired. Hitting your last notes, you took a breath as you set your hands down on your lap, massaging them diligently. You heard a scattered applause and you turned to smile, nodding slightly at the remaining patrons.

“Good evening,” a voice said, making you turn your head.

Your gaze turned towards a rather tall man with long, violet hair and bright eyes who stood a respectful distance away from you. He was smiling lightly as he pulled out his wallet, dropping some bills into the golden plate that was resting atop the piano.

“Thank you so much,” you said, smiling gratefully. You felt your heart skip a beat as you let your eyes linger on the admittedly attractive man.

“No, thank you. Your playing was absolutely beautiful, I enjoyed listening to you very much. You’re very talented,” the man said, making you beam.

“That’s very kind of you, I appreciate it,” you chuckled, reaching out for your sheet music awkwardly.

“If you don’t mind me asking, what piece were you playing at the beginning of your set list?” the man asked, hands folded behind him as he tilted his head slightly. You turned back to him a bit nervously and swallowed. You had been instructed many times to only play classical pieces and not to include your own works, and for a moment you wondered if the man was sent here to fire you.

“Well, the first piece was one of Beethoven’s, but the second piece was actually something small that I wrote myself…” you trailed off, your voice light and quiet.

“Marvelous, it was really quite a beautiful piece,” Jakurai said, offering you a gentle smile. Immediately, you perked up. Nobody had ever commented on a specific piece of yours, and especially not that particular piece. The composition that you had worked tirelessly on to make the tone exactly what you wanted.

“Ah, nobody’s ever noticed that one before, it means a lot to me that you would compliment it. Thank you so much,” you said, feeling the heat rise to your face. You had never been one to take compliments well and this was no different.

“It’s such a lovely piece. The tone is so bright and airy and yet somehow also very melancholic when listened to as a whole. What key is it in?” Jakurai asked, bringing a finger to his chin.

“I wrote it in F Major,” you responded.

“Ah, I’m partial to D minor myself, but I supposed that wouldn’t be suitable for this occasion,” Jakurai chuckled. You let out a small laugh as you shook your head. Continuing to study the man before you, you realized that you had never properly introduced yourself. He had successfully charmed you and you found yourself wanting to spend more time with him.

“Ah, where are my manners? I’m Y/N. Y/N Y/LN,” you stated, sticking out your hand.

“Jakurai Jinguji,” the man said, shaking your hand gently.

You smiled, letting the name float through your mind before deciding that you liked it and that it suited him quite well. You could hear the chatter in the hall beginning to die down, and you knew that it would soon be time to leave, but you couldn’t help but want to stay here with Jakurai for a moment longer. As if the man could read your mind, he spoke up once more.

“My apologies if this is rather sudden, but would you care to get a drink with me tonight? It’s still rather early and I’d love to get to know you more,” Jakurai said, respectfully. You held the sheet music tightly in your hands as you bit back a smile. Nodding slowly you found your heart beginning to speed up slightly in your chest.

“Yes, I’d like that very much. Just give me a moment to put my things away and I’ll meet you by the entrance,” you told him, nodding to the front of the room. Jakurai smiled at you and agreed, excusing himself as you began to organize your music, placing it neatly away in your bag.

As Jakurai stood at the entrance waiting for you, his heart was soaring in his chest. After months of wondering about the pianist and wanting to know who she was, the universe had given him another chance. He wouldn’t waste it, and would get to know Y/N properly, wanting nothing more than to spend more time with her.

Perhaps there was something to love at first sight after all…as long as fate allowed it.

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

[fluffypeachwriting]

May I get MTC and Mantenrou wedding day & honeymoon HCs?

do i hear bells?  (´ ∀ ` *)

Samatoki would never have expected to marry someone, so when he feels that way with you he doesn’t really know how to process those feelings without looking like a nervous wreck the entire time. For the first time he’s found someone he wants to impress, so for your wedding he fusses over his suit to the point of annoying himself. Your reassurance in your vows that you love him for all he is almost too much. In his own vows he says something similar, but it’s during the honeymoon that the intimate details come out; how you’d helped him through tough times just by being there for him, how he could relax in your arms without any prompt or explanation, and everything else.

Jyuto would be boasting about the special occasion for months before and after your wedding. Even if it makes you embarrassed. Especially if it makes you embarrassed. However his weakness would come in the actual ceremony as seeing you in such elegant clothing is enough to turn on the rarely seen waterworks right in front of you. He really lets his hair down on the honeymoon, once the nerves of the wedding have worn off Jyuto is back to being happy and comfortable around you, if not more.

Riou would definitely have an outdoor wedding, personalising the venue with all your favourite flowers in all your favourite colours. He’d take you on a rural excursion for your honeymoon, leaving the details to you since he’s more than happy to go anywhere by your side, just as long as he can see you under the starlight.  And you can be sure that behind your back, there are both yakuza and police set out to keep the two of you safe from anything that could ruin your time.

Jakurai has no preferences whether you go big or small for your wedding with the excuse that he’s happy either way, but the truth is he’s too excited to make any final decisions, his mind flip-flopping between every choice. Yet his worries would be out the window once the day comes, reassured that no matter what decisions you make, and no matter the consequences, you’d be together to ride it out. His ideal honeymoon would be somewhere quiet and tranquil to hold your hand and walk through, before resuming your busy lives as newly-weds.

Hifumi would go all out for the person he loves! He has no problem spending as much money as possible to make it a fairy-tale wedding to remember. Each of the guests would be seen to with care, but most importantly, every one of your wants and needs would be met, no matter how big or small. For your honeymoon he’d take you somewhere relaxing, likely a spa/hotel getaway in a new city, letting you indulge in anything you’d possibly want.

Doppo would likely prefer a low-key wedding, with close family and friends as guests. He’s a firm believer in keeping it a private event. And the thought of too many people hearing him say his vows makes his legs shake. He’s grateful that you can calm him so easily at such a big moment in his life. The honeymoon would be similar in style, organising a short trip out of town to somewhere you hadn’t been before. Trying local foods and cultures would just be the first of many adventures with his new spouse.

[kanri-tea]

Ageswap! AU

Some headcanons for a HypMic ageswap! Au

Except everyone's ages are all over the place lol.

Ichiro is 32, Jiro is 30, and Saburo is 27

Samatoki is 29, Jyuto is 25, and Rio is 26

Ramuda is 30, Gentaro is 34, and Dice is 34

Jakurai is 14, Hifumi is 22, and Doppo is 22

Sasara is 31, Rosho is 31, and Rei is 16

Kuko is 32, Jyushi is 31, and Hitoya is 14

Otome is 19, Ichijiku is 26, and Nemu is 23

Buster Bros!!!

Ichiro is a bit of a mess, but he's getting better. He used to be pretty bad, working as a debt collector for Mozuku, doing drugs, and drinking, etc., but thanks to his brothers, he's gotten out and gotten clean.

Unfortunately, during that period, his relationship with his son, Rei, turned sour and Rei ran away at a fairly young age. Ichiro has been trying to repair his relationships, especially with Rei, but Rei isn't interested or receptive at all.

Jiro and Saburo live together, Jiro as a PE teacher at a middle school and Saburo as a white hat hacker/computer security stuff.

Jiro and Saburo's relationship with Ichiro isn't the best, but after Ichiro started getting clean and shaping up, their relationship has improved enough to form a team.

Jiro and Saburo are aware of Rei's existence but haven't actually met him before.

Mad Trigger Crew

Not huge changes here, Samatoki still works with the Yakuza, Jyuto is still a cop, and Rio is still Rio.

Jyuto isn't quite as experienced in being a corrupt cop as canon, so Samatoki makes sure to cover for him whenever he stumbles.

Samatoki is a big brother through and through, so he keeps an eye out for both Jyuto and Rio. His relationship with Nemu is okay, though sometimes she thinks he's the dumbest fool in the world.

Rio is more than well-aware that his survival cooking is not for the faint of heart. He finds it hilarious how Samatoki and Jyuto stutter and flinch whenever he brings it up, as well as how easily they falter under his puppy eyes.

Fling Posse

Ramuda deliberately makes sure as little people know his actual age as possible

It's one thing for a 24 year old to act cutesy and call girls "onee-san," it's a whole other thing when it's a 30 year old, no matter how cute and small he is

Ramuda finds Jakurai small and cute, so he sometimes goes and harasses coo over the boy, though, there have been times where the cops have been called for suspected pedophilia.

He's free from all the Project lambda stuff since it got exposed years ago and after a long hospitalization, he's completely healthy. You might even run into another clone occasionally, though they're all split to the four winds, each having chosen to pursue their own dreams.

Gentaro still is a writer, though he usually wears normal clothes. Honestly, he's way too old to continue to wear a kosode and hakama everywhere. It is way too hot out, plus he's not in his 20s anymore, when he thought it was cool and unique.

Dice is Dice. He's a gambler, though he does make sure to keep enough money around for rent and food. He's old enough that he's not so dumb enough to gamble away everything. Plus, he doesn't want to worry his daughter, Otome. She's already pissed at him enough.

Dice and Otome have a fairly good relationship, though that might just have been a result of Dice being an attentive and easygoing parent and never having to live with each other. Otome cares a lot for Dice, though she hates his gambling addiction.

Matenro

Everyone's pretty sure Jakurai is a mob boss or something. There's no way 14 year old should be able to live alone and be financially well off. Jakurai just smiles through everyone's suspicions, and since there's no proof, no one can do anything about it.

Jakurai acts like a literal angel, though, if you anger him, he might actually stab you (*cough* Ramuda *cough*). Jakurai, Hitoya, and Rei are friends, though no one knows how are when, they just are.

During the TDD era, Ramuda, Ichiro, and Samatoki acted a bit like pseudo-parents for him, though nowadays, while they do their best to keep an eye on Jakurai out of a sense of responsibility, Jakurai is content to ignore them.

Doppo and Hifumi are together and happily so. They still tell most people they're just roommates, due to Doppo's lack of confidence, but they're pretty content together.

Hifumi still works at a host club, though he does fumble sometimes from having less experience. Sometimes he doubts himself because he's not as old as his peers at the host club.

Doppo is just as self-deprecating as always, though there's a whole helping of fatalistic humor as well. His favorite way to relieve himself of stress is to hug Jakurai.

Both Hifumi and Doppo love Jakurai and really worry if a 14 year old living alone is okay. They like taking turns hugging and cuddling with the boy and Jakurai is somehow okay with it.

Dotsuitare Honpo

Sasara is in a pretty happy relationship with Rosho. They've moved past their issues in their youth and are now together.

They live separately, though that's mostly because of convenience for their workplace rather than because they want to

They planned to move in together soon, but their plans are put to halt when they meet Rei

Rei is a student at Rosho's school. He's not a bad student, just a bit inattentive and laissez-faire when it comes to others.

Rei helps them out of a bad situation and shows that he's good with a hypnosis microphone, but nopes out of the situation before either Sasara or Rosho can talk to him. He gets caught by Rosho the next day at school though.

Somehow, he gets roped into joining Dotsuitare Honpo, but there's a gleam in his eyes that tell Sasara that he's pretty pleased with the outcome.

When they find out that Rei lives on his own in a really rundown and small apartment, they freak out a bit and then try to make him move in with one of them.

It... kind of works? Rei still works on a near daily basis and insists on paying rent, but at least he's not living in a shitty apartment anymore.

Rei isn't used to people caring for him, having pretty much raised himself, and it shows. Any bout of affection is waved off with a laugh, light teasing, or a strained grin. When Sasara and Rosho find out that his dad is Ichiro, Sasara gets a little bit more than just mad at at his former teammate.

Bad Ass Temple

Kuko is a full-on monk at the temple, having taken over the temple after his father's retirement. He met Jyushi there, who was praying for luck for his next concert.

Kuko has calmed down a lot since being a teenager. There's still bouts of anger sometimes, but he's mostly exasperated, especially at Hitoya. Kuko is super interested in Jyushi, but not sure how to make his intentions clear without startling the other man or inciting Hitoya's ire.

Jyushi is still a sweetheart, though he's not as permanently attached to Amanda as before. He's a very popular idol/music artist, primarily is visual kei, though he does do other things.

Hitoya originally was a homeless kid, though he did occasionally crash at Jakurai's place. His pride wouldn't let him do it too often, scared of becoming too reliant on the other boy or showing himself as weak.

Jyushi met Hitoya when he was in Tokyo for a concert. Somehow, he convinced the boy to come live with him. He took him back to Nagoya and that's where he's lived since.

Hitoya is very, very protective of Jyushi. He thinks Jyushi is too naive and air-headed for an adult, so he does his best to protect Jyushi from his stalkers and any other people that could hurt him. He's a bit of a hothead and comes off as overzealous and even hissing at people who stand too close to Jyushi.

Jyushi is very patient with Hitoya and thinks he's the cutest kid in the world, an opinion that Kuko very much disagrees with.

Kuko sometimes feels like apologizing to his father after dealing with Hitoya, because damn, was he ever this bad as a kid?

Chuuoku

Otome is young, but she's not stupid. The world sucks and she's doing her best to make it a better place, especially for women. Being responsible for an entire country is overwhelming at times, so she's grateful for Ichijiku's help.

The men vs women agenda isn't quite as fervent as it is in canon, and Otome does her best to include all LGBTQ+ in her equality agenda

Ichijiku still hates men, but she softens a bit when it comes to Otome. The girl is young, but dang if she isn't doing her best.

Nemu willingly works with the Chuuoku, though she is very tired of her brother's dumbassery. Seriously, who actually calls themselves Mr. Hardcore without being embarrased?

Otome used to live with her mother, but she got sick of all the "being a lady" BS that traditional family spout and ran away once she was old enough. Dice being her dad, helped her settle on her own and sending whatever money has sometimes.

Once she overthrew the government, she has a steady home and paycheck, so she regularly sends money and visits him. Thankfully, the money is never spent of gambling because Dice finds it too precious to throw away like that.

[slugtranslation-hypmic]

Hey slug! I was wondering about your opinion on whether you think its possible for jakurai and ramuda to ever reconcile fully. i feel like you're really close to the source material and you understand the characters, so if you have the time, i would be interested to hear what you think

Hmm, this is a very good question that I’ve definitely thought a lot about because I’m a fool. Some spoilers for last four drama tracks under cut.

I do think a reconciliation is possible, and that’s probably where the plot is eventually going. The Party of Words is the current major antagonist of the series, and as one of their main goals is to sow dissent in order to prevent rebellion, the series will likely have characters setting aside their differences in order to work together.

Like the Ichirou/Samatoki divide, the Ramuda/Jakurai divide is only partially based around Ramuda and Jakurai’s actions. Should Ramuda have ordered the hit on Yotsutsuji? Absolutely not, and Jakurai has every right to be furious about that. Did he have many other good options? Not really. Likewise, should Jakurai have violated Ramuda’s trust and purposefully called him something he knew Ramuda was insecure about? No, and Ramuda is justified in feeling hurt and betrayed that Jakurai did so. Do Jakurai’s actions make sense from his perspective? Absolutely. The issue is that it’s not really about them; it’s about the Party of Words unfairly targeting Jakurai and forcing Ramuda into scenarios where he feels he can’t trust anyone and can’t make decisions for himself. The first step in their reconciliation would need to be both of them recognizing that.

Fortunately, that seems possible and potentially not too far off in canon. Even as angry and bewildered as Jakurai is, he doesn’t hate Ramuda enough to treat him as less then a person. A clone of Ramuda dies in front of Jakurai in the Chaser from the Past drama track, and Jakurai reacts in alarm and tries to save the clone’s life until Otome tells him that it’s not the Ramuda that Jakurai knows. Jakurai also displays concern in FP/M 11 and FP/M 13 when Ramuda is visibly uncomfortable due to the True Hypnosis Mic incident. He also respects Ramuda’s privacy in FP/M 8, even when it’s Jakurai’s friends that are asking the questions about Ramuda. Jakurai tries to treat everyone with a certain level of dignity and care, and even considering what Ramuda did and what Ramuda physically is, Jakurai, outside of the heat of the moment instance in TDD, apparently does not believe that Ramuda is undeserving of this. Furthermore, Doppo urges him to actually talk to Ramuda and ask what happened in Chaser from the Past, and Jakurai seems receptive to that. This is a good sign of a positive future development towards their relationship.

There are several promising signs from Ramuda’s end as well. The TDD situation largely came about because Ramuda had zero idea or inclination of relying on other people or asking for help to get out of his current situation, yet present day Ramuda has already broken the rules and is in the process of relying on other people for the first time. Gentarou and Dice have so far been nothing but supportive, which is absolutely essential for Ramuda to overwrite the negative associations he has with other people knowing about his clone status. He also recently began making choices on his own, telling the truth about himself to other people, and relying on people for help. It’s the start of a very long road to recovery from the overwhelmingly traumatic situation he has lived in since birth, and while it isn’t much, it’s a huge improvement over where he was during TDD and before. Additionally, he currently needs medical attention, and judging by the way Yotsutsuji was able to discover that Ramuda is not an organic human from examining a chewed lollipop stick, there must be something about his biology that isn’t strictly human and that can be discovered under examination. Therefore he would almost certainly not want a doctor to be examining him and find out his secret for a whole host of reasons. Fortunately, there happens to be a very talented doctor already fully aware of his nature as a clone right nearby. Convenient, that.

So I think the reconciliation is going to happen, but there are a couple key things that need to be addressed. First, they need to actually talk to each other, and Ramuda needs to tell the full truth. Based on Jakurai’s strong sense of justice, I have a hard time seeing him being much of anything but appalled at the mistreatment of Ramuda. Second, they (and others) need to fully remove Ramuda from harm’s way so he will no longer repeat the same actions that led them into this fight in the first place. Third, they need to find a solution for Yotsutsuji, because Jakurai is, and rightfully so, still hung up on Yotsutsuji and is easily manipulable until that hole in his armor is fixed. If Ramuda willingly becomes a part of the solution, all the better. Last, they need to seriously apologize to one another. They each hurt the other quite badly, and they need to acknowledge that and show remorse. Doing so validates Ramuda’s feelings, which according to TDD 9 and TDD 13 is something Ramuda desperately values, and answers Jakurai’s demands from TDD 14 2 for Ramuda to at least feel guilty about it. (The irony here is that, if TDD 13 is any indicator, Ramuda has felt guilt about it the whole time. However, this guilt is not necessarily for Yotsutsuji’s involvement, and that’s more of what Jakurai’s looking for and what needs to be addressed here.)

At this point, they can then choose where they’d like to go from there. In real life when two people hurt one another badly, sometimes the happiest ending for both of them is to leave and to never see each other again. I think both characters could have good lives and fulfilling character arcs if their relationship ended here and they went their separate ways, with one chapter of their lives ended and another beginning. However, I do think they have the potential to become friends again, although not in the same way that they did before. Their previous friendship was built at least partially on Ramuda’s deceit and Jakurai’s curiosity at the mystery that is Ramuda, but that can’t last in a new friendship for both of their sakes. Ramuda needs to be honest for it to work, and Jakurai needs to make good on his line from TDD 9 and be happy with the real Ramuda. I think it would take a while, as there is a lot of distrust on both sides, but there are also many positive memories of good times spent together as well. But it could work. It would be different, but that’s a good thing. They can’t return to the past, but they can write a better future for themselves with honesty, affection on no false pretenses, and healthier friendships with other people in addition to this. That, too, could be their happy ending.

[blankie-greenie-anon]

Alternate Universe - Wonder Egg Priority

Basically, the characters of WEP are replaced with characters from a different anime, or more.

For those who don't know Wonder Egg Priority, it's an anime where girls buy eggs to hatch in their dreams. The eggs contain suicide victims and the girls must defeat the victims' traumas so they can pass on. The trauma will manifest in the dream as huge, monstrous beings called "Wonder Killers", which the girls will then destroy with huge weapons of their own.

I want to put different anime characters into the above setting to imagine what could push them to take their lives, who would risk their lives to bring them back, and what weapons those warriors would have.

I have various candidates for this setting.

1. Hypmic

The characters have so many issues; they're perfect for this AU.

The third-liners are the warriors, except for Rei and Hitoya, who are the Dream World Administrators, what with the former being a manipulative conman and the latter having experience with suicide. The second-liners are who the third-liners are trying to revive.

Jiro died after Saburo said something mean to him when he was at the worst state of mind to hear it, but their relationship had always been so vitriolic that Saburo couldn't have known. Ichiro never blamed Saburo, only himself for not realizing Jiro was hurting. With one brother gone and another in grief, Saburo had enough guilt to agree to be a warrior.

Jyuto's corrupt actions came to light and rather than face the consequences, he took his own life. Without him, Rio and Samatoki's relationship become strained, and Rio found out how much Samatoki was suffering when he begged for Jyuto while drunk. Realizing how vital Jyuto had been, Rio became determined to revive him.

Gentaro left a suicide note, revealing to Dice that all the happy and fun stories he told about himself were lies and he agreed with Dice that "a life without thrill is a life not worth living." Ramuda was the one to tell Dice about the suicide and invite him to the funeral. While Dice agreed to be a warrior for the thrills, he was also doing it for a chance to give Gentaro a truly happy and fun life.

Hifumi killed himself escaping Honobono, and Doppo couldn't've done anything to prevent that because he was on a business trip. If Jakurai hadn't been there for him, Doppo would've followed Hifumi. Gathering the courage to fight and the confidence to protect others was difficult, but Doppo eventually got the hang of things.

Saburo's weapon is a Kill Sat he controls using holographic touchscreens. Those screens also help him get information on the Wonder Killer's weaknesses and possible next movements so he can plot his Kill Sat's position. It's original form is a tablet.

Rio uses a multi-barrel missile launcher that starts out looking like a regular pack of cigarettes. Due to its size, it functions well as a shield. The missiles have homing ability but can be easily batted aside and destroyed before reaching its target.

Dice's dices grow extremely big and become cube-shaped boxing gloves that can produce powerful electromagnetic pulses. The strength of the pulse depends on what number the dice is showing on the surface used for fighting. He can also launch the gloves from his fists.

Doppo beats up Wonder Killers and See-no-evils with an extra-large briefcase. When he's mad enough, the briefcase opens and a flurry of documents slices up the target and its surroundings. After that, he's bushed—not a good thing if he wastes the ability on See-no-evils or fails to take down the Wonder Killer.

Sasara, Rosho, Kuko, and Jyushi are the pets created to help the warriors when the See-no-evils evolve into Haters. Saburo got Kuko, a Comodo dragon that likes to nibble on things and people anytime of the day. Rio is given Sasara, a fat, perpetually smiling cat. Dice was pretty happy with Rosho, a bespectacled owl. Doppo was left with Jyushi, a Visual Kei boar.

The warriors communicate through dreams using their Hypnosis Mics.

Dice would keep asking the others to pay for his eggs. Doppo begrudgingly agrees, Saburo rejects totally, and Rio helps wholeheartedly.

Saburo would be the one to suggest quitting dream battles. His reasoning is that the warriors aren't obligated to undo "selfish" suicides, but the truth is, Saburo also resented Jiro for dying. Dice would be the one to say he's fighting the battles because he really wants to.

Dice would be the first to meet Thanatos because the experience would be thrilling in the worst way possible, or maybe Rio should be the one, since he's probably the toughest mentally and will be able to explain everything to the others.

Doppo would be the protagonist.

2. Crossover with SLS, SK8, Wave, and 2.43.

Each warrior is from a different anime and the victims are other characters from their respective anime—very convenient if I want to actually write a fanfic of this AU, unless I'm unable to make up reasons said characters would ever commit suicide.

The warriors here are Shinozaki, Langa, Sho, and Haijima, whereas the people they're trying to revive are Maeshima, Reki, Masaki, and Kuroba.

Having deemed Maeshima an excellent skater worth competing against, no way in hell was Shinozaki letting him go so easily. His Dream World looks like the rink used for the Grand Prix Finals and standing at the center of it is Maeshima's statue. Shinozaki is always in his prince costume and wearing ice skates in his dreams. His eggs are dropped on the ice to crack. The victims he gets come in skates, but they usually slip and fall as soon as they're done hatching. His weapon is an ice sword that freezes anything it pierces and he can summon as many as he likes. He can telekinetically fling his swords but the impact wouldn't be as strong as when he's holding the sword with his hands, so he normally summons swords to freeze the ground when he's off-rink.

Reki is Langa's soulmate, so of course Langa was going to do whatever it takes to bring him back. His dreams take place at S. He always hatches his eggs at the top of the hill because it's easier to escape the See-no-evils by skateboarding to the bottom. Not to mention, all his victims come with skateboards, so downhill is the best option. On the way down, he would pass Reki's statue. Depending on the victim, the Wonder Killer could chase Langa down the hill, show up in the middle of the track, or appear in the abandoned factory like a last boss. Reki's little wrench is Langa's weapon. It spins at an incredibly high speed and Langa can throw it like a Frisbee to slice his targets. No matter what, the little wrench makes it back to Langa.

After surviving his suicide and learning too late that Masaki seriously could not live without him, Sho had a new life's purpose. Oarai's beach is his Dream World's location, with Masaki's statue being in the sea and Sho being in his wetsuit. Because the victims are surfers too, Sho's main strategy is to escape to the sea. The See-no-evils move slower in water, so Sho can easily pop them with his extendable trident. The trident can also manipulate waves and Sho utilizes this ability to throw himself high up in the air in order to gather the velocity to pulverize See-no-evils with his surfboard. When the Wonder Killer shows up, Sho often tries to lure them into the sea before sending the victim to the beach, where it's safer. If the Wonder Killer refuses to be lured, Sho will have to raise the tide.

Kuroba was in for a big scolding when Haijima brings him back to life, plus a hug and a sincere apology. In his dreams, Haijima finds Kuroba's statue on the volleyball court of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, and himself in his volleyball uniform. He avoids cracking eggs within the court's borders and tries to fight his battles as far as he can from Kuroba's statue. During battle, the bandages around his fingers unravel, weave together, lengthen, and enlarge into a pair of whips. The whips can be balled up tightly and Haijima can spike it. The impact is akin to a cannonball. Other special abilities include coiling the whip into a spring to soften a fall and weaving the whips into different shapes.

Of the four warriors, Shinozaki is the only one able to utilize his sport in any Dream World because he can produce ice wherever he pleases. Langa can sort of manage at a rink or a court, but there's no way he can skateboard on sand or in water. Sho's board is just deadweight without an ocean. Haijima can only apply his volleyball skills in specific places, such as the audience seats surrounding the rink, the beach, or the abandoned factory at the bottom of S, because everywhere else requires movement using equipment he was no skill with.

Langa is quite reckless during battles because injuries were the norm in his sport. The others are much more cautious so they don't become too injured to perform their sports in their waking moments. However, everyone is capable of gutsy moves.

Sho has the highest risk of being convinced to die. If I had to write how it happens, Sho would be sharing a dream with Haijima and they'd be in the former's Dream World. A Wonder Killer nearly succeeds drowning Sho, only thwarted by Haijima who split the ocean in half to get Sho out of the water. When the sea converges, Sho's board would conveniently appear under him so he doesn't drown again. After that, Haijima would yell at Sho from the beach to keep fighting, similar to when he yelled at Kuroba in episode 3.

[courage-a-word-of-justice]

Cyberpunk!HypMic

This is an extension of the cyberpunk outfits from this AU.

Originally, these outfits did not have their own universe to exist in - they were just made to fit a theme - but it just so happens HypMic already has a lot of the components required for cyberpunk...(but yikes, this is the densest AU - in terms of worldbuilding - I've had yet...)

TDD, MCD, Kuujaku Posse and NB existed in the past, but not in the context of the DRB - they were just groups of unlikely friends with differing reputations that retroactively came to be known under popular monikers and they ended up accepting those names over time. After WW3 and Chuohku's take over, technology rapidly advanced but society as a whole was wrecked.

As a reminder, the base outfit in this world is a silver body suit which only exposes the head, hands and feet, with black combat boots and a black belt.

In this world, this outfit is typically issued by Chuohku via people like Ramuda, although as you can tell by the outfits given in the magical boy AU, what you put on top of the base outfit can vary wildly. The boots and the belt can be swapped with something else without any trouble - the only thing that can get you into trouble with the authorities is ditching the suit. The body suit is able to purify polluted air within a short distance of itself, but only for the user.

All suit users have an accent colour, typically found on places like the top edge of the boots and on buttons, and the accents glow faintly in the dark. The colours have been adjusted slightly from the magical boy AU to create better glow effects.

...For the outfits that aren't specified, known from the magical boy AU or the same as canon in cases where the character does not rely on the suit, I'll leave them to your imagination, dear readers.

BB:

A team of brothers and odd jobs workers who navigate the digital and the real world to help those in need.

Ichiro: The owner of Odd Jobs Yamada. Prone to poking around with the latest in virtual reality, as well as illegal or semi-legal cybernetics. Resents Samatoki because he interferes with the Yamadas' business often enough to be a nuisance. Accent colour: Bright red.

Jiro: A delinquent and the more physical member of Odd Jobs Yamada (i.e. instead of trying to shut down bad guys using digital trickery, he's more likely to punch them instead). Was going to high school before circumstances shut schools down. Accent colour: Bright (royal) blue.

Saburo: A genius hacker. Was going to middle school before circumstances shut schools down. Accent colour: Bright yellow.

MTC:

An ad hoc crew who, in this world, have much weaker relationships than they do in canon.

Samatoki: A yakuza second-in-command, currently in possession of a strange black cybernetic glove which covers his right arm from the hand up to the elbow. The glove is able to control the air purification feature of the suits, so it's a particularly nasty bit of contraband. Resents Ichiro because Ichiro made a prototype of the glove and that was the last chance Samatoki had of convincing Nemu not to join Chuohku, but she joined them anyway. Also came into possession of an humanoid mecha, via Riou, which became the base of the new Yotsutsuji. Wears his TDD jacket over his shoulders. Accent colour: Indigo.

(Nemu: Currently with Chuohku to improve the world from within the government. Sent the completed glove to her brother because she knew he would keep it safe. Accent colour: Magenta (aka "Chuohku pink").)

Jyuto: A corrupt cop, currently investigating the glove in Samatoki's possession. More overworked than his canon counterpart...Even his trademark glasses have been digitised - they have a small antenna on the left side and can display information on the lenses when Jyuto gives them a mental signal (the display is in his accent colour). Accent colour: Maroon.

Riou: A former navyman who lives in nature, despite it being irreparably wrecked, and would rather not deal with the digital world, considering he's a cyborg (this is how he gets around not having the suit - he was experimented on in Chuohku's pursuit of creating a new supersoldier). Gave Samatoki an ancient industrial military-grade humanoid mecha which is about as tall as he (Samatoki) is.

FP:

Gentaro doesn't know Ramuda and Dice in this world.

Ramuda: A fashion designer who hands out government-mandated suits (for a small fee) while trying to ask out as many ladies as possible. Also sells other items to go with the suits, as would be expected of a typical fashion designer. His allegiance to Chuohku is a lot clearer in this world, but he's not a clone in this - just a normal human with hair dyed pink. Accent colour: Light orange (as per the magical boy AU).

Gentaro: A writer who makes his stories "real" via virtual reality and partnerships with others, such as Odd Jobs Yamada. Has material in some of his stories which he can use to blackmail Chuohku with. Hides his suit under traditional Japanese clothes. Accent colour: Bright purple.

Dice: Officially, he's a gambler who gambles with digital money and can't afford the suit. (Ramuda is not only something like a debt collector to him, he's also Dice's minder and enabler of sorts.) Unofficially, he's the son of Otome, the leader of Chuohku, who, when he was disowned by his family, lost access to the suits. As a result, he occasionally struggles to breathe and has to be helped by someone every so often. (Maybe if Hitoya or Jakurai met him in this world, Dice would be properly saved...?)

MTR:

Jakurai: A doctor, albeit one who prefers to use old-fashioned (that's "modern" to us) methods where possible. Chuohku believes gathering data from his brainwaves is necessary for the progress of developing new medical technology (or so they say...), so he wears a strange device which loops around the back half of his head and sits over his hair, attached to his head by two round (glowing) suction cups just above his ears. Wears his doctor's coat over the suit. Acts as Doppo and Hifumi's therapist and/or meditates in his spare time. Accent colour: Cyan.

Yotsutsuji: Currently in a coma after Chuohku's experiments for new supersoldiers. With the help of the former TDD, Jakurai has placed what could be salvaged of Yotsutsuji's consciousness into a humanoid mecha.

Hifumi: The no. 1 host of Fragrance. Uses virtual reality, projection mapping and other technologies to create entertainment for his clients. Afraid of women, but rather than his jacket, in this world he uses the same technology that aids him in his work to escape them. Accent colour: Neon green.

Doppo: A salaryman with appallingly low pay, no matter how hard he works, due to the fact technology is advanced enough in this world to give him a run for his money...He's lucky he has Jakurai and Hifumi to keep him sane... Accent colour: Teal.

DH:

Rei knows about Sasara and Rosho in this world, but they don't know about him.

Sasara: A comedian, currently under the heel of Chuohku. To this end, there are only certain kinds of jokes he's allowed to say while performing in public, although Sasara tries to get around this as much as he can when he can and secretly wishes to tear down the system with the former TDD + MCD so he can say what he likes again. Remotely communicates with Rosho via a visor and wears a leather jacket similar to Samatoki's TDD jacket in memory of MCD. Accent colour: Bright pink (as per the magical boy AU).

Rosho: A teacher, who lost his job when the school system broke down. He relies on Sasara to provide his basic necessities, but also takes occasional jobs to teach children in small groups or one-on-one, even teaching them comedy skills if he deems it necessary for them to survive in this wartorn world. Remotely communicates with Sasara via a display built into his glasses (which he otherwise wears purely for cosmetic reasons). Accent colour: Purple.

Rei: The creator of various technologies and creations prior to the war, most notably the ubiquitous suits. Currently gathering Jakurai's brainwave data for his own purposes. Has a strange relationship with the upper management of Chuohku, particularly Otome. Instead of sunglasses, he wears a (purely cosmetic) sniper's monocle over his left eye. Accent colour: Orange.

BAT:

Kuko: Back to being a delinquent, after people stopped believing in religion in exchange for technology. However, he still holds on to his beliefs, with the idea that one day, he can bring Buddhism back to a world that needs something to believe in. To this end, he uses virtual reality to recreate the pre-war world as he remembers it. Wears a teal happi coat over his suit and his prayer beads dangle out of his pocket. Accent colour: Mint green. Also known to commonly ditch the government-mandated suit for a particular respirator system created by Hitoya, which has a mess of wires going from the back of his head and going to either his neck or his shoulders (it looks similar to how the robot from the cover art of In My Mind's Axwell Mix has it) - this is due to the fact it looks intimidating and cool, yet it can be a pain to move around with at times.

Jyushi: A visual kei musician who enhances his shows with virtual reality, projection mapping and so on. People get confused when they involve Amanda "coming to life", but they roll with it anyway. Accent colour: Gold (essentially, a darker yellow than Saburo's).

Hitoya: A former lawyer, whose services are no longer needed now that the rules of society the law should operate in do not apply. This freed up his time to pursue his own interests, including creating portable respirator technology which Kuko and Jyushi try out for him (he does this with some help from some connections in the medical field, including Jakurai).

[woomy-in-pain]

Hypmic First Impressions

Sorry I'm late to the party, I heard we were talking about rap and Idols so now I'm here to simp. Also, it's my first time about Hypmic so don't take seriously what my dumb ass is writing, I just clearly wrote the first thing which came in my no thoughts-head empty mind www

Ikebukuro Division: Buster Bros

I have no idea who they really are but I stan them cuz HHHH HETEROCHROMIA

Yamada Ichiro

He looooow-key looks like a shonen protagonist

He thinks he's cool and mature while the only things he does is being arrogant

Only has one braincell and everyone has enough of him god SHUT UP

But for some reason I still imagine him being a flirt and a low-key popular one

He reminded me at first of Ace Trappola from Twst and I have no idea why.

A dork. And he has two (2) ahoges so ofc he's twice dumber

I not so low-key wanna sit on his lap and call him sexy o///o

Yamada Jiro

No offense but I kinda want to punch his face-

Pretty popular among both girls and boys, he got a whole fanclub all around

He's the bitchy one that thinks he's better than anyone. Would let you take a selfie with him before telling you he's too good for you haha thank you next

But he still has some braincells so he knows when to stop

He's a jock who plays basketball or something, fight me on this

His hair looks rlly cool tbh

Yamada Saburo

*GAAAASP*

A BABY

HE CUTE

IDK PROTECC HIM ????

His hair looks all mofu mofu hhhhhhh

This apart, I honestly think he's an actual demon inside

Mock him for his cute baby face and he's already planning 7 different ways to murder you

Knows how to kick your ass and isn't afraid to show you how

Yokohama Division: Mad Trigger Crew

They kinda make me think to TRIGGER from iDOLISH7 and no, it's not because of the name.

Aohitsugi Samatoki

He's hot and I can feel a good part of the Fandom simping for him am I wrong

I understand why ngl

He looks ready to murder you with his dead stare

BUT !! Do not fear my child !!!

He has the ．☆．。．:*･°𝕚𝕕𝕚𝕠𝕥 𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕣°･*:．。．☆．

Sweet honey, there's even two of them ????

I'm sure he looks all intimadating cuz otherwise nobody would take him seriously

But is he a bigger dork than Ichiro ??? That is the question.

Aruma Juto

?????????????

Is that Lucifer and Sebastian's child ???

He iridiates mafioso vibes so much, I won't trust him with my life

He almost looks too strict for me to imagine him being in a rap battle

Didn't want to spoil myself but it seems that group has something to do with Yakuzas and shit

So now I'm nothing but w h e e z i n g about imagining Yakuzas settling accounts with rap battles

But it's also kinda hot too aight o///o

I'm sure that guy must secretly have some bdsm kink, idk I just feel it

Busujima Manson Rio

I don't know who you are but I'm already in love with you, just telling

Seriously ur so hot ughhhhh

I *do* get some Kentin vibes from My Candy Love and I'm totally gonna ignore that

He's a sweetheart <3

But he can still kick ur ass and burry you in ur shits.

Even if I ask him to bite me like he does with that medal, he won't do it cuz he's too pure and a good boi

Please protecc him

Shibuya Division: Fling Posse

It looks so colorful and pop, those guy will fight you with the power of moe and cute emojis before crushing you with their bare hands.

Amemura Ramuda

:o !!!

YOU'RE SO CUTE OMGGG

Seriously, I stan his aesthetics and his color scheme

He is Minaduki Rui's long lost twin, except he is the one who has inherited all the cute pop, colorful, cheerful genes

His smile can save the world, trust me on this one

I !!! Want !!! To !!! Caress !!! His !!! Hair !!!

He is a ball of sunshine

Surprisingly v smart ? Don't underestimate him or he'll beat you to death with the most beautiful smile ever <3

Yumeno Gentaro

Ohhhh it's the guy Saito Soma voices

He has a pretty face owo

When I look at his outfit, I absolutely can't imagine him rapping tbh

I'm sure he's actually a huge dramaqueen with an unique sense of beauty coming from the depths of space idk

He's not like the other girls so he chose a v old phone as his mic and he looks RAVISHING with it

Arisugawa Dice

He looks like some sort of gangsta

But like, a STYLISH gangsta

He makes the radio he's holding look so light when I know it would crush my shoulder :')

He's the cool one

He looks like the hot-blooded type who'd start fights as soon as you say he looks like shit

Lemme steal your coat sir-

His hair rlly looks soft… o///o but not as much as Ramuda's gomen

Shinjuku Division: Matenrō

I feel like this is the overly cheated group everyone looks up to and wants to beat up. Maybe some sort of veterans ???

Jinguji Jakurai

Those silky long hair !!!! :ooo

You look v fine sir

He has a mafia boss vibe

The type to always be quiet and deep in his thoughts. He's a mystery for everyone.

Have existential and philosophical questionings

"Why must this world be full of pain and suffuring ?" "I wish a world where everyone could be happy"… or something.

He honestly looks too soft for me to be evil, idk

Izanami Hifumi

Ohhhhhh

He's hot :o

I'm sure he's a womanizer tho

I mean, he's winking and holding a rose, if it isn't the weapons of a womanizer then I'm out

He's sooo flashy, he has fans at every corners

Might be super popular and a womanizer, he doesn't have any intentions of breaking your heart or being a douchebag cuz he's c l e a n

I really like him tbh and I want to burry my face in his hair

Kannonzaka Doppo

Is that Saeran Choi from another dimension ????

Excuse me sir, I think you should go see a therapist

He emanates so much anxiety and self-loath I can't help but feel the need to hug him and protect him

Poor guy must have a rough life, huh

I'm waiting for the day he'll snap and kill everyone

I feel like he would have some sort of sadomasochistic side ???

Nobody wants to be with him but the contrary works too

[hyphypmic]

Poly!Fling Posse/OC Comfort Fic

Hi hi!!! This is a commissioned work for @edgar-selfships​ ! Thank you for supporting! This is their OC Edgar! Read below the line!

TW: Abuse, Mentions of Abuse

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Edgar was already having a pretty rough day. It was bad enough that the test scores they got back were barely passing, their parents called in the middle of that class. It certainly wasn’t about any grades, but it was a drunk call from their mother. Yes, a drunk call at around 4:00PM.

Their family’s alcoholism problem started as far as they could remember. Since they were an only child, all the anger was released on them, if not on each other. Mom’s favorite thing to do was get out the hanger and spank Edgar for the sake of it. Dad’s favorite was simply making them do all the demeaning tasks... then if not done correctly, they will be burned with a cigarette butt.

They were thankful to Jakurai Jinguji, leader of the Shinjuku division, for helping them out of it. Jakurai even went so far as to becoming Edgar’s legal guardian when they turned eighteen. By that time, the biological parents would not have anything to hold over Edgar aside from emotions and abuse. They were able to leave the house of hell and stay with the doctor.

However, even if the doctor is an intimidating man himself, the biological parents won’t leave them alone. Jakurai would answer the phone and leave a mild threat, but alcohol simply numbs the senses to fear. The parents wouldn’t stop.

Jakurai suggested Edgar to block the number, but they knew it was pointless. The parents would not stop. An example of which was that day, the phone call.

The call wasn’t much beyond the usual “you’re useless,” or the misgendering and use of the wrong pronouns, but it did really do a number on them. Edgar had a shitty day, this was the cherry on top. It wasn’t that they weren’t used to the calls and the harassment, it was just completely unnecessary on an already shitty day.

How’s my favorite useless daughter doing? Their mom laughed from the other end of the line. Still messing around with that division?”

Edgar bit their lip. “I’m not your daughter.” They hated it when their parents still referred to him as their “daughter” or even jokingly as their “son.” What’s so difficult to understand about being neither?

No one has the fucking time to say “they” and it’s fucking confusing. Pick a gender and stick to it. Fucking hell.

“Why are you calling, mom?” Edgar cut to the point. They didn’t want to notice the discrimination. They somewhat became numb to it, only that the numbness extended to their heart and usually after that they wouldn’t feel anything...

I was wondering if I could pick you up. Their mother laughed. I miss my favorite pushover. Didn’t we have fun? There was a crash in the background. Ah shit. Fuck. If you were here you’d have cleaned it up like a good girl hm?

Edgar heard their father speak in the background.

Yeah it is our daughter. The mom chuckled again. Your father is asking when will you get your ass back here.

Edgar balled their fist. “Never, mom.”

Hmm. What if we came there ourselves?

“Do you even know where I am right now?”

Hmm. Maybe not at the Jakurai’s house? Probably at school. I’ll go get you myself.

It went on like that for a while, Edgar’s heart sinking every sentence their mom would say. Every single word felt like a stab wound to the heart. Their eyes prickled, but they quickly rubbed the tears away. It would be a lot worse if someone saw them crying. They didn’t want to have to explain what was going on.

Then again, it wasn’t like anyone really cared about them... they shook their head. No. That was Edgar’s mother talking. They knew someone cared about them and fucking loved them for who they are.

Edgar ignored their mother’s comment that she would pick them up from University (mostly because their mother named their high school and not their current college) and simply hung up the phone. They wiped their eyes again and pocketed the phone aggressively. Why couldn’t their parents just leave them alone?

They didn’t even bother finishing the class. Edgar shouldered their bag and walked out of the building. They were wiping away the tears that formed at the corners of their dark eyes. Why did their mom have to call? Just why? It wasn’t fair to them at all. Edgar didn’t need them and they didn’t need Edgar for anything either than a servant or a punching bag. Why the fuck did they even have kids?

Jakurai once told Edgar that their parents don’t define them. He also said that Edgar was one of the sweetest people he has ever met, and it’s incredible that Edgar turned out so wonderfully despite the environment at home. The parents probably had kids because it was unplanned and they couldn’t have an abortion. That would explain the lack of... well, everything.

Edgar was debating whether to go home or to text Jakurai that they would be heading home late because they would sulk around campus when their phone vibrated. Edgar checked the message and smiled. It was a text from Gentaro. Edgar must have been so down that they forgot about their boyfriends. They felt a twang of guilt, but tried to push it down, they were feeling down. Jakurai thought them to cut themselves some slack, even when it was hard.

I’m writing in the café near your university. Want to come after your class? Dice and Ramuda are following. Edgar read the text in Gentaro’s voice. They could imagine Gentaro’s brown hair and sparkling eyes. They could also imagine Gentaro’s massive eyebags from writing all night. They missed him, and naturally the rest of Fling Posse. This kind of thing was very welcome, regardless of the amount of work they had to do when they would get back home to Jakurai.

Edgar typed out a quick reply. Wouldn’t it have been more efficient if you texted the group chat? I mean, if all three of you did. Edgar did feel bad, but that didn’t stop them from pretending they were fine, at least for the moment. I miss you. They typed out, but quickly deleted it. Efficiency is key, you said. Edgar typed instead.

Edgar’s phone buzzed. Well. Aren’t you using big words. Classes must be going well for you. I’m thankful Dice’s grammar hasn’t completely rubbed off on you.

They sighed, knowing very well that classes were not going well at all. Maybe they were doing bad because of their parents? They didn’t really know. Stop bullying him!!! He don’t deserve it >.<

Nyaaaaaaa~ And it’s doesn’t not don’t. Is Dice really rubbing off on you?

Gentaro!!!

I was dating him first before you came along. I have special rights. Besides, he isn’t here.

Still! :PPP

They could imagine Gentaro’s laugh. See you here, darling. Take care.

Edgar managed a smile, sometimes being in a relationship with Fling Posse had its perks, especially when the week (month?) was awful. They sent a quick text to Jakurai saying that they’d be with Fling Posse for a bit and they hurried to the café.

—

Gentaro wasn’t expecting to see Edgar with red eyes. He also wasn’t expecting to see his significant other twenty minutes before their class was supposed to end. Edgar made their way past the tables, head bowed and practically slumped in the seat next to Gentaro. Even sad, Edgar looked amazing. Their dark eyes went wonderfully with their blonde hair. Their usual blue striped button down complemented the dark ripped jeans. It showed off their figure perfectly. Gentaro was honestly in awe that such a beautiful person (actually, all of Fling Posse actually) would date him.

But nonetheless, that wasn’t the priority at the moment.

“Is something wrong?” Gentaro asked, gently wrapping an arm around Edgar, his traditional kimono serving as somewhat a little blanket for Edgar. As quick as Gentaro’s tongue might be, he wasn’t so insensitive that he would make fun of them for having red eyes. “Are you okay, darling?”

They shook their head, but leaned on Gentaro nonetheless. That was a sure sign that Edgar didn’t want to elaborate just yet. “Can we wait for the others?” They sighed. “I don’t want to have to repeat it.”

Gentaro nodded. “Tough day, darling?” He scooted closer, knowing that they wanted comfort.

Edgar’s eyes warmed at the endearments, while Gentaro’s heart melted a little. Beautiful. He thought. Gentaro simply loved it when they looked at him like that. “Yeah.” They looked at Gentaro’s laptop. “What are you writing?”

Gentaro indulged them, knowing that they wanted a distraction from what happened or just a reason to laugh. “Ah, nothing your brain can handle.” Gentaro poked and nudged them a

little, removing his arm from their shoulders. “It takes a great understanding to be able to handle what I am writing here.”

Edgar managed a small smile. They pointed to a paragraph. “That quite literally says: ‘insert some shit about a hero saving blah blah blah and shit happens then it hits the fan fuckin yay’” Edgar paused. “You sure you didn’t scam those people to give you those awards?”

“That sentence is one of the finest to ever be constructed, thank you very much.” Gentaro gave a gentle flick to Edgar’s nose.

“Ow!” Edgar pouted.

Gentaro laughed and gave Edgar a gentle kiss on the nose. “I’ll order us some tea.”

Edgar blushed at the affection, the blush earning a smile from the writer. The writer called the waiter and ordered his and their favorite tea.

—

Around thirty or forty minutes and two cups of tea later, Dice and Ramuda came in the café.

“Oi Gentaro.” Dice said, sitting down gracelessly in the chair in front of Edgar. “Did you get food?” He brushed his long blue hair out of his face. “Food?”

“I’m in a café, idiot.” Gentaro said, not even looking up from his writing. “Of course I ordered food.” He sighed. “Edgar insisted on getting extra servings for you.” He raised an eyebrow, still looking at his laptop and typing away. “Happy?”

Dice wrinkled his nose. “Damn. With that kind of tone it’s a wonder that I haven’t killed you.”

“You find me too attractive to kill.” Gentaro looked up from his work. “Right? Even barbarians and neanderthals know beauty.” Gentaro made a monkey-like expression, pushing his lip out and furrowing his eyebrows. “Pretty!” He said in a gruff voice. “Pretty. Do not kill! Ooga.”

“Why you little—“ Dice leaned forward as if getting ready to fight.

Ramuda giggled at the rebuttal, his pink hair in its usual hairstyle. Edgar noticed absent-mindedly that Ramuda was wearing a new set of little star earrings. “Hihi~ It is lovely to see the two of you argue. Makes me laugh.” He poked Dice and the gambler flinched, almost falling off the chair. Ramuda only laughed and poked him again. “Daisu!” Ramuda whispered with every poke. “Daisu, Daisu, Daisu!”

“The fuck is that for?!” Dice said loudly, earning a few glares from other customers... and some curious looks.

“Hey.” Edgar hushed the gambler. “Don’t call attention. You’re not exactly unpopular you know?” Dice had the decency to look sheepish. “Fling Posse is popular everywhere!” Edgar whispered. “You all aren’t exactly discrete when it comes to your styles.”

“Don’t be dumb, Dice.” Gentaro smirked. “Hmm. Maybe that’s why we’re Ramuda, Gentaro and baka—“

Edgar swatted Gentaro. “Hey.” They wrinkled their nose again at Dice. “What did I say about bullying?”

Gentaro only ruffled Edgar’s hair. “You’re cute, but like I said, special privileges as the first boyfriend.”

Dice leaned back. “Hmp.” He waved a hand dismissively. “Doesn’t stop people from ignoring me when I sleep on the street.”

“Hihi~ Maybe that’s why they ignore you Daisuuu~” Ramuda teased, poking the gambler in the ribs some more. “You smell awful!”

Dice groaned and tried to swat Ramuda away, but the smaller man was relentless.

Edgar managed a small laugh only, not able to muster the full one they usually have when Ramuda makes a joke. Even if they were able to banter, a laugh was something else entirely.

Ramuda picked up on that, missing Edgar’s happy laugh. “Is something wrong?” He asked, tilting his head to the side. He knelt on the chair and reached over to hold Edgar’s hand. “Did something happen at school?” He paused. “Wait what time did you get here?” Concern filled Ramuda’s bright blue eyes.

“I got here early, Ramuda.” Edgar said, their earlier happy mood simmering down. Their heart started racing and a hint of numbness went to their fingers.

“You didn’t finish class?” Dice asked softly, sounding concerned as well.

“I didn’t do well on some tests.” Edgar mumbled, playing with Ramuda’s small hand, forcing the slight numbness to go away. “And uh... my... mother.”

The three of them tensed, even Gentaro stopped writing to listen.

“She called.” Edgar finished, sighing. “It wasn’t... it wasn’t nice.”

Gentaro closed his laptop. “Do you want to tell us about it, darling?”

Edgar closed their eyes, took a deep breath and told them what happened during the call. They were biting their lip in some parts, just so that they won’t cry.

Truth be told, it wasn’t just about the call. Edgar poured out some of the bitterness they have been harboring in their heart for a long time. The whole week, it was just difficult. The academics were piled up and their parents wouldn’t stop texting them. The fact that their mother called, that was enough to put them in a slump for a while.

“She always texts me.... And while I know that she doesn’t know where I am and she wouldn’t dare go to Jakurai’s residence... I just hate it. It’s the old fear coming back and it’s been really bad this week because of the load some of my professors are giving me and all of that stuff.” Edgar sniffed. “I don’t like this at all. It’s just been really difficult to deal with lately. I... I’m sorry.”

Gentaro wrapped an arm around their shoulder. “Thank you for sharing.” He wiped away a stray tear that Edgar didn’t notice. “And don’t apologise. We’re here for you.”

Ramuda sighed and kissed Edgar’s hand, the one he’d been holding the whole time while they were talking. “I would offer to take care of them.” Ramuda said, his tone uncharacteristically serious. “However...” Ramuda reached over and cupped Edgar’s cheeks (the sudden motion almost making Dice fall off the chair again. “You told us that you can do it.” Ramuda smiled and squished Edgar’s face a little. “I believe in you! That’s why we love you, Edgar.”

Dice growled and Ramuda reluctantly went back to his chair, patting the gambler on the head for good measure.

“Well.” Dice leaned back and crossed his arms. He scratched the back of his head. “M not exactly good with words.” He paused. “But uh... you know how my mom’s Otome right? Not the best role model for a caring mother.” He leaned forward, fidgeting. “I just want you to know that,” He took a breath. “I admire your strength. It takes big fucking courage to do what you do everyday.” He laughed. “Take it from a homeless guy.”

“Why Dice,” Gentaro smiled, “that’s the most eloquent I have seen you. Have you been reading my books? Oh wait.” Gentaro smiled. “You can’t read.”

Edgar swatted Gentaro on the shoulder, only earning a chuckle from the writer and a pout from Dice.

Gentaro turned Edgar’s face to him. “Like what the idiot said, you have great strength. We are proud of you for facing your own battles and for staying happy. You even have the strength to deal with the three of us all at once. That’s why we love being with you, Edgar.” Gentaro kissed Edgar’s forehead. “We love the light you bring despite what you have experienced. You are strong.”

At that, Edgar finally really teared up and buried themselves in Gentaro’s embrace. Dice then went over and joined the other side, hugging Edgar. They never felt so safe. They were also glad that they had a group to support on and love them for who they are. The moment they came into Fling Posse’s lives, they knew it was for the better. Edgar enjoyed the warmth of the hug and felt peace in their heart.

Ramuda simply smiled and raised his arms. “Yay! Edgar’s better!”

As if on cue, the food arrived, just a bunch of deserts and little sandwiches. Naturally, there was more than enough, mostly because it was Dice who was extremely hungry 24/7.

“Yay!” Ramuda cheered again and clapped, thanking the waiter with a big smile. “Sweets!” He popped the lollipop stick out of his mouth and picked up a spoon. “Don’t make me feed you Edgar!” He waved a spoon at them. “Eat up or I’ll eat your food!”

Dice removed himself from the group hug. “Oi. Don’t you go eating my food either!”

Ramuda stuck out his tongue. “You can’t make me.”

Dice immediately grabbed the second biggest ice cream parfait, the biggest going to Edgar.

Gentaro simply took a sandwich and continued writing. He did though squeeze Edgar’s hand before returning to his writing.

Edgar took the ice cream parfait from Dice and dug in, feeling warmth in their heart. They simply marveled at the fact that the division was with them and they couldn’t possibly imagine a place where they would feel more loved.

“Thanks guys.” Edgar said, spooning their ice cream.

Ramuda smiled. “Anything for you!!!!” He grabbed a cupcake and began biting into it cutely, like he always does. “Yummy!”

Dice simply smiled and continued his feast, already reaching for the next dish. Who knew someone could eat in a cafe as if it was an all you can eat buffet? Gentaro was silent, absorbed in his writing, but Edgar knew that that he was paying attention, the little leg nudge said everything they needed to hear.

Edgar smiled at them again and began to eat, the sadness they felt earlier no longer significant. They weren’t perfectly happy, but they were happy to get to that point with Fling Posse.

[arni-writes-sometimes]

Warm evening

For once, Doppo was free for the evening. Deciding to make something nice for his boyfriend, he hopes to not get overwhelmed by his anxiety and instead enjoy this rare evening.

[ Jakurai/ Doppo work, there are not enough of these so I am adding something.]

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Today, for the first time what felt like forever, was a free day. For once, Doppo’s boss appeared to be accepting and not bashing the young man too hard. Doppo felt both relief and anxiety after realizing he had finished all his and the extra work he was given during the day. He didn’t need to bring anything home. After messaging Jakurai that he will be home on time and maybe even earlier than usual, Doppo gathered his things and exited the building.

However, soon the anxiety overwhelmed him once again. He was now free for today. Does this mean that he is a bad worker that is not needed in the company? Maybe it was a cruel joke and his boss is getting ready to fire him tomorrow. Maybe today was his parting gift: not being yelled at.

This trail of thoughts was interrupted by Jakurai’s message, informing Doppo that he is happy to hear that and that the doctor himself might be a little late, for that, he apologizes. Doppo quickly typed back, reassuring that there is nothing to worry about. After all, the younger man was happy that for once, he might have the opportunity to eat and relax together with Jakurai. The two men rarely had a full evening free for themselves, instead doing paperwork past the midnight and then relying on the coffee during the next day after barely getting any sleep.

Realising that such opportunity shouldn’t be missed, Doppo decided to visit a small grocery shop nearby. He wanted to do something nice for Jakurai, hoping that he isn’t a complete failure and would succeed in making a nice dinner for the doctor. Doppo anxiously went around, gathering meat, vegetables and spices (he remembered that some needed restoking) while deliberately skipping alcohol section.

He then stopped at the section with various sweets, hoping to get something for Jakurai. As Doppo started to think of what the man would like he became more confused, not knowing which sweets Jakurai preferred. It was too embarrassing to text and ask his partner, so after the anxiety overtook, Doppo bought 5 different kinds of candies, praying that Jakurai would at least like one. I am an embarrassment, not knowing his favourite candy. What kind of dumbass doesn’t pay attention to that? What if he will have all of them?

Realising that he is starting to ramble, Doppo quickly paid for his things and hurried back home to prepare dinner. It wasn’t anything special or complex but Doppo worried anyways, checking the vegetables multiple times and even questioning ‘his’ rice cooking abilities despite having a rice cooker. He then opened the new tea pack he got, Jakurai’s favourite. At least that I remembered. Despite his worry, a mix or delicious smells soon overwhelmed the room, making Doppo smile a little, maybe he is worthy of something.

Getting a message from Jakurai that he will arrive in a couple of minutes, Doppo started to panic and putting the dinner as well as the teapot on the table. He started to irrationally question if it even was a good idea to try cooking and what if Jakurai won’t like it? Doppo found himself rambling and panicking. However, as he heard the sounds of keys and then door opening, he didn’t have any more time to change his mind.

Jakurai calmly stepped in, putting his long coat and briefcase away. He smiled as he felt a pleasant smell coming from the kitchen.

“Doppo? Are you here?” he asked while taking off his shoes. Hearing a small surprised squeak was the answer for him. Jakurai chuckled, stretching a little before going to the kitchen in order to great Doppo. The latter was pacing a little, mumbling to himself while looking at the floor as if ashamed. Doppo couldn’t help but to jump a little as he felt a warm hand on his shoulder, ‘waking’ him up. He quickly greeted the man before him, however also finding himself apologizing at the same time.

“Ah, you are home. I am glad. I hope your work wasn’t very tiring today. If it was, I made us dinner….well, I don’t know if it is any good or delicious as Hifumi’s …Maybe I should have asked him to do something….But I didn’t want to bother him of course! And I know you were probably tired so I went out and got groceries and then I…I” at this point, Doppo’s speech became incoherent. Jakurai quickly brought him closer, kissing the top of his head.

“Doppo, Doppo. Breathe please. I am very happy that you made this for us. There is no need for you to call Hifumi for help. I am sure your dishes are delicious, and that you put all your heart and soul into it. I am proud of you. So please, relax with me today. I also do not have much paperwork to do so I am mostly free this evening”

Doppo slowly took in Jakurai’s words, melting in his strong warm embrace and returning the hug. He couldn’t help but to blush a little at the kisses Jakurai was planting on the top of his head. Reluctantly breaking the hug, Doppo explained what he made for dinner. He could see Jakurai’s smile widening as he mentioned the tea he had bought.

“Then let us enjoy this evening” Jakurai took Doppo’s hand, leading him to the table. As the two of them enjoyed the dinner, Doppo tried to deflect all the compliments regarding his cooking abilities. Instead, he tried to hide his rosy cheeks behind the cup of tea, not used to the praise, especially not from his handsome and amazing boyfriend.

After the two of them were finished, Jakurai insisted on washing dishes as a thank you. No matter how much Doppo tried to oppose, Jakurai ended up playfully pinching his side in order to move to the sink. Doppo sat on one of the chairs in the kitchen, feeling weird about leaving. After a while, he could hear the water stopping.

“Do you have anything specific you want to do today, Doppo?” Jakurai asked, wiping his hands with a towel.

“I don’t really know…I just want to relax. I don’t know what to do, I never had this opportunity. I usually just work until I am done and then go to sleep” he answered.

“That is fine by me. How about we cuddle and watch something until we will feel sleepy?” Jakurai then asked, standing behind the chair and placing one of his hands on Doppo’s shoulder, giving him a reassuring squeeze.

“Only if you are not too tired. I don’t want to keep you up…” Doppo reluctantly answered.

“You won’t, don’t worry, Doppo” the doctor chuckled. Taking Doppo’s hand and leading him to the couch. He then got the biggest blanket they had, moving to the couch and looking at Doppo, waiting for his move. The latter sat next to Jakurai, a bit reluctant to make the first move. Jakurai didn’t mind, instead he surprised Doppo my pulling him by the arm into his lap. Jakurai then wrapped his arms around the younger man, nuzzling into his neck and earning a small chuckle from Doppo as it was his ticklish spot. Jakurai then turned the TV on, putting on a random channel with a somewhat interesting program.

After a while, Doppo felt himself relax, nuzzling closer to Jakurai and wrapping them both in a blanket. Letting a deep sigh, Doppo, for once, felt his head free of anxious thoughts, only focusing on the gentle patterns that Jakurai drew on his arms. He felt like crying from such earnest yet gentle expression of affection, feeling himself smiling into the older man’s chest.

Feeling overwhelmed by the affection, Doppo quietly called for Jakurai, making the latter look down at him in a questioning manner. For a second, Doppo debated if he could allow himself to be bold and upfront but seeing Jakurai smiling warmly at him, he couldn’t help himself. Doppo slowly but surely put his hands on Jakurai’s cheeks, lifting himself in order to kiss the older man, which greatly surprised both of them. Usually, he was reluctant and even anxious about acting upfront about his feelings, instead his affection came from various small gestures. However, today it seemed like Doppo started to slowly exit his usual comfort zone. Jakurai didn’t mind, quickly returning the kiss and tightening his hold around Doppo in order to bring him as close as possible, slowly deepening the kiss.

The evening had just started but Doppo already considered himself to be the happiest man alive.