#┕━ ❛ ❀. in character »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡interactions.

[causalitylinked]

TAG DUMP FOR KENSUKE HIBIKI FROM THE CALIGULA EFFECT: OVERDOSE.

┕━ ❛ ❀. muse »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ ʜɪʙɪᴋɪ〡instead of becoming an adult‚ i want to remain a child.

┕━ ❛ ❀. ship »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ x ꜱᴏɴɪᴀ〡i thought poetry was the closest thing one can get to define love... then i saw you.

┕━ ❛ ❀. wardrobe »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i don’t want to be too eccentric or boring. just my own style.

┕━ ❛ ❀. aesthetics »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡likes.

┕━ ❛ ❀. musings »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡wanting someone to acknowledge me‚ i fabricated a false version of myself.

┕━ ❛ ❀. in character »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡interactions.

┕━ ❛ ❀. music »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i can see myself humming to this.

┕━ ❛ ❀. go–home club »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i’m going to return to reality with everyone else.

┕━ ❛ ❀. musician »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i’ll do as i wish and use my own hands to show you i can change the world.

┕━ ❛ ❀. post tce: o »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i’m sure i can make it in music if i work hard‚ even if it’s from the sidelines.

┕━ ❛ ❀. code vein »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i’m not sure if this world is still worth saving but i want to see the future everyone envisions.

┕━ ❛ ❀. the caligula effect 2 »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i might not have taken center stage yet... but i’m slowly getting there.

┕━ ❛ ❀. danganronpa »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡to think someone like me would have been accepted into such a prestigious school...

┕━ ❛ ❀. more–than–a–princess ( private ) »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡these days i always hear my music playing in stores.

┕━ ❛ ❀. headcanons »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i don’t know what kind of adult i would be... but i’m going to follow my dreams while i’m still young!

┕━ ❛ ❀. about »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡i didn’t want to believe i was like everyone else.

┕━ ❛ ❀. answered »» ᴋᴇɴꜱᴜᴋᴇ〡wire message received.

[causalitylinked]

    Honestly, from what he knew about most girls, Kensuke merely made an educated guess based on how frequently he would see their doe eyes lighting up when stumbling across a cute plushie; still, he had no actual way of knowing whether or not Ryu was also the type to crave soft, fluffy things, so should she deny it, then he would have little issue, believing her. As it turns out, however, she seemed to not mind going along with his jests, so with that same lopsided grin, he'll soon playfully shrug.

    "Oh, now, that would entirely depend on how skilled we both are, wouldn't it?" Kensuke reasons while gradually settling into a casual pace beside her; only, he didn't exactly have a clear destination in mind and was merely following her lead the whole entire time. "And I don't see why not! After all, it's not everyday I'm granted the chance to take a cute girl out on a date; besides, trying out something new every once in a while might end up broadening my horizons."

    Granted, he's aware Ryu probably didn't view their little outing together that way, yet at the same time, Kensuke couldn't resist being just a tad bit cheeky around her due to how absolutely insufferable he was. Even so, he resisted the urge to teasingly add he would like to do her if she was accepting any alternative activities, for he realizes that may come across as sexual harassment and Ryu might be put off by flirtatiously perverse remarks... meaning ultimately, he would keep that part to himself while letting out a thoughtful hum.

    "Fine, I suppose! As far as 'anything exciting' goes, though, I wouldn't say much really comes to mind? In fact, I've just been practising my piano, working on assignments, and taking exams like any normal music student, all while somehow maintaining a pretty average GPA," Kensuke then modestly informs her, before nudging her own shoulder back with a mischievous grin lacing his lips. "But enough about boring old me! To tell you the truth, I'm more curious on how you're doing, Ryu-senpai, so if you don't mind me asking... what sort of things have you been up to lately?"

Easy laughter follows his words, bright eyes tracking the way he teases obliviousness, her own hands resting against her hips.  After spending some time with Kensuke, she grew familiar with the way he liked to poke fun. But with his relinquishment, her smile grows into a toothy beam, feigning a wound to her chest with a playful clutch of her blouse. “   Oogh, you got me. Totally expecting to bring some loot home, ‘kay?  ” A particular destination wasn’t in mind, but she knew there’d been a few around; a couple bar arcades, and some arcades around the eateries in the area. Was that too childish of a choice? “   It could be fun, play a few games and grab some snacks – unless, you’d rather do something else, mm?  ”

With a nod of her head she urges him to follow her along; regardless – they could always explore and find something more mutually acceptable. She didn’t mind a little adventure, she simply wanted some enjoyable company. Bumping into his shoulder, she playfully nudges his side, head tilted towards him. “   So how’ve you been? Anything exciting happening with you?   ”

[causalitylinked]

    At her next words, a wry smile is quick to loop it's way through his lips, for 'cool' was probably too kind an adjective to describe someone who sought musical inspiration from DVD recordings and had no idea what he was even doing half the time... but Kensuke supposes to Mikan, he must be an underclassman that exhibited an immense amount of talent, when in actuality, he constantly struggled with imposter syndrome. Then again, she probably wouldn't be able to understand how it feels to have the nagging suspicion you've stolen the Ultimate Composer title from someone much more deserving of it, so he refrains from being too self-deprecating around her.

    "You think so? Personally, I think I'm overcompensating for the fact I was never naturally gifted when it came to music. Still, I appreciate hearing you say that, since as far as I'm concerned, you're even more amazing than I am, Tsumiki-senpai," came his admittance. Honestly, Kensuke wasn't lying either, because tending to the sick and injured was no small feat; in fact, compared to his, her talent certainly seemed far more valuable.

    "'Nurse Witch Komugi', hm? Not gonna lie, it sounds very... quaint. Maybe I'll give the opening theme song a listen sometime," he then idly ponders aloud. Normally, he would make fun of people for still liking such cutesy, feel good anime at their age, but since it was Mikan, he couldn't help being a bit more open-minded; then again, she did happen to be a girl, meaning he was automatically much nicer to her than he was to other boys. "And for what it's worth, I actually think it's quite adorable you had fun watching it; in fact, I wouldn't mind you telling me more about the show... after all, you did like it, yes?"

@heraid

his   tenderness   is   something   that   throws   her   for   a   bit   of   a   loop,   ball   of   apprehension   burrowed   thick   in   her   underbelly   relenting   just   slightly   at   kensuke's   speech.   was   she   silly   ?   or   the   fawn   -   legged   casualty   of   all   the   uncouth   her   classmates   had   to   muster   ?

❝   ah   !   m-   maybe   you're   right   .   .   .   i   think   i   am   just   being   silly.   ❞   better   than   playing   the   part   of   the   victim   :   𝑠ℎ𝑒   𝑖𝑠   𝑎   ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒   𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠.   her   mind   worked   to   parse   through   all   of   his   words   —   pretty   little   head   was   a   term   she   had   preened   from   some   sort   of   source,   right   ?   and   thereby   she   needn't   read   into   it   too   extensively   ?   perhaps   fall   victim   to   being   lured   into   a   false   sense   of   security   ?   —   so   much   so   that   once   mikan   realized   how   enthralled   she   was   in   her   thought   process,   all   she   can   offer   is   a   wide   -   eyed   grimace   as   she   attempted   to   trace   back   his   words.

❝   t-   that's   really   .   .   .   cool,   hibiki   -   san.   ❞   she   was   far   too   gauche   to   ever   dream   of   anything   musically   -   adjacent,   but   it   was   enjoyable.   at   a   distance.   like   most   things   were   with   mikan.   ❝   hhhh,   i   th-   think   you're   right   about   that   too   !   i   watched   an   older   anime   on   dvd   once   .   .   .   nurse   witch   komugi.   i-   it   was   really   cute   .   .   .   but   probably   really   childish.   o-   of   me,   i   mean.   ❞ @causalitylinked

[causalitylinked]

    Honestly, the words leaving her frowning lips had caught him completely by surprise, for he hadn't quite expected Sonia to react so harshly to him. Why, with how universally understood it was that his teasing was not always out of true malice and oftentimes, he merely jested in good fun, Kensuke found his bespectacled gaze subsequently widening as he stood there, stunned beyond belief.

    Sure, he was told that he could be an infuriatingly obnoxious man at times, but up until now, it had never been such an issue; in fact, he had truly believed Sonia didn't mind the most trying aspect of his personality, if only because she had constantly reassured him he didn't need to change for her sake. Now, though, his brows would droop as he proceeds to question everything.

    "I-I'm sorry. For what it's worth, I had only been kidding, but I did not realize my words would upset you or that I came across as patronizing," Kensuke finally admits, allowing his tone to grow more quiet and subdued. If nothing else, he tried his best to sound sincere, for when it came down to it, he was more upset he had intentionally hurt her than the fact he was called out.

    "And to tell you the truth, I do genuinely enjoy participating in your hobbies with you even if I might not be as passionate about them as you are. I simply have difficulty... putting it into words at times," he then adds before following her towards the door. Whether or not she would believe him, however, was another matter entirely, but at the very least, Kensuke wasn't lying. His personal shortcomings simply prevented him from being as warm and kindhearted as Sonia was, but that didn't mean he wasn't willing to try amending the horrible habit he has of taunting others and generally being unkind. Regardless, he'll soon let out a sigh.

    "Be that as it may, I understand that I was out of line, so I shall give you the space you need... and be by myself for a bit," Kensuke finally acknowledges and with that, he'll respectfully make his exit through the door.

    Of course, upon figuring she needed space, he resists the urge to contact Sonia on WIRE; instead, he would later linger outside a flower store while debating on whether or not he should gift her something nice in order to make up for his earlier blunder. The whole entire time, though, it occurred to him it might be too late... that their relationship was no longer salvageable, but still, he could only say so much with words alone. To that end, he wonders if Sonia would forgive him, should he bring her flowers.

Sonia hadn't been looking at anything inappropriate, though that didn't mean the mood in her penthouse condo hadn't settled into inappropriate territory. For a moment, all she could do was stare, mouth agape, at her boyfriend. He had the gall to smile through it all.

Well. A younger, more naïve Sonia Nevermind might have tolerated such behavior. Insisting, to herself at least, that it was a slip, a temporary lapse in sentimentality or sanity that would prompt her boyfriend to treat her in such a way. Except, the more she considered it...hadn't Kensuke always been this way? Maybe it was only now that it truly bothered her. But that didn't mean she'd tolerate it, let it slip by.

"I don't permit it," She told him flatly, frowning as she got to her feet. How many times, she thought, had she asked him to be kinder to no avail? There was a line crossed, one that had been blurry and faded with inexperience but now bold, firm, and unyielding. "I'm surprised, though perhaps I shouldn't be, that you've managed to offend me in multiple ways in under a minute, Kensuke."

"I would never expect you, or anyone, to like or participate in my hobbies," Sonia continued quietly, her tone oddly grave, as she crossed her arms over her chest. "I certainly understand that they do not suit everyone. But I do require those I choose to keep in my personal life to respect them, which your taunting does not account for. Furthermore, I am perfectly capable of going from place to place on my own, and not as a 'lovely girlfriend' to hang off your arm. All of this is terribly patronizing and frankly, I am not willing to tolerate it anymore."

She exhaled, holding firm but with relief flowing through her veins. Somewhere, between arriving at Hope's Peak at seventeen years old and now, an adult in her mid-twenties, she'd lost some of her wide-eyed naivete and replaced it with something else. Something stronger, something that grounded her confidence and solidified her self-esteem. Something that transformed her more than any crown or ballgown ever could.

"I have spent my entire life enduring others' condescending attitudes towards the things I love, that bring me joy. Not only will I no longer stand for it," She paused, making her way towards the front door of the condo. It was now or never. "But I'd never do it to someone else. Including you."

"I think I'll stay in tonight and watch some of my favorite horror films," She nodded, confirming her decision as she opened the door for him. "Alone. I need time to consider if this, us, is still a healthy relationship to nurture."

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    Honestly enough, he had been prepared for an answer that would leave him stewing in envy, but instead of telling him who, Ritsu proceeds to say whoever she admired remained oblivious to her feelings, causing Kensuke to blink. Granted, their President did prove difficult to read at times, so if she did end up falling for someone, it wasn't as though he would have easily noticed... which leads him to the question - who exactly was she referring to?

    "You mean they aren't already aware?" he then brings himself to question before stroking his chin with thumb and forefinger... completely intrigued. Why, it never quite occurred to him Ritsu's object of affections might be him, because he was just so average, even the idea alone was unthinkable.

    "Hm... since Kotaro-senpai is immediately out of the question, could it possibly be Izuru-senpai or Shogo-senpai you fancy? I think they might be the most oblivious out of everyone else in our group... unless, of course, you happen to swing the other way around?" Kensuke finally goes on to ponder aloud, for when it came down to it, he doesn't think they would suspect Ritsu had a crush on them, if only because she treated them more like a friend than a potential love interest. Furthermore, with Ayana being the way she was, no one could say it was impossible she didn't prefer girls.

    Even as he speculates over this, however, Kensuke finds himself rather... dissatisified, for as childish as it was, he still wanted to have a chance with her.

@spurnedadulthood continued from here:

Her breath hitches and her heart stills at Kensuke's reaction - so he wouldn't be upset if she did present chocolates for him, of course, there had only been one person Ritsu had any interest in making chocolates for. Not that she would outright admit it to him though, or the fact that his chocolate has long since been prepared and awaiting the day.

Kensuke had been the first person Ritsu felt any form of attraction towards, was it his determination to stand on his own two feet? The blooming blush is sweet under her stare, oh, he's not actually interested in knowing why? That's mildly disheartening for the woman.

“R-Really? Er… if you don’t mind me asking, senpai, was there someone you had your eye on recently?”

To put it lightly, there was someone special to her - albeit it was the man himself, what was the best reply to such a question? If he didn't feel the same way, and she was honest about who then it would make their interactions from here on out awkward.

Well, he only asked if there was someone - not who.

"You could say that my eyes have fallen onto someone, I don't think they know though..."

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    The moment he sees her emerging past the corner of the campus building, it doesn't take long for Kensuke to abruptly cease with a few slow blinks rolling off his lashes. Did she seriously come all this way just to see him after his classes ended for the day? Goodness, she really was such a riot, wasn't she? Still, upon figuring he should play along, he'll soon manage an impish grin. "Now, just who is this lovely lady that has come to accost me, I wonder~?" Kensuke playfully hums while feigning ignorance.

    The whole entire time, though, he'll watch her with barely restrained amusement reflected from his gaze. Of course, he wasn't really attempting to put in all that much effort when it came to his acting, but around Ryu, he couldn't exactly bring himself to take it all that seriously. Due to this, Kensuke finds himself stroking his chin, using his thumb and forefinger when next she spoke.

    "Hm... let me think," he soon pretends to ponder aloud. "Yes, luckily for you, I suppose I can afford to spend an afternoon with you in absolute leisure." Once Kensuke finally acquiesces to her request, his hand would then lower itself back down along his side and within seconds, his expression subsequently grows more thoughtful. "But an arcade, huh? I can't exactly remember the last time I've been to one," he then goes on to admit. Why, even as a teenager, Kensuke was never that into gaming; either way, it doesn't take long for him to smirk once it occurred to him she might have less than pure intentions.

"Are you trying to get me to tag along because you want me to win you a plushie from that claw crane machine game, Ryu-senpai?" came his teasing query.

“   Hey, stranger!   ” Emerging from the side of the building, she waves with a wink, easy grin lifting her cheeks as she hopes to surprise him. It was a minute, impulsive decision to show up around his school and hope he’d still be around. But much like the first-time she’d sought him out, determination and sheer will seemed to give her favorable results. And with luck on her side she finds him making his way out, laughing softly after she pokes her head out in front of him. Her arms cross over her chest, head tilted slightly as she considered her next words. Really, she had no plan, partly expecting to miss him, but now that he was here , why not make the most of it? “   I was just in the area. If you don’t have a ton of work, you should let me steal you for a little bit. We could go to an arcade or something.  “ Another laugh slips from her lips, bright eyes holding a hint of mischievous glee,

“  And even if you do have a ton of work, it’s actually bad luck to tell me no.   ” (@causalitylinked)

[causalitylinked]

    When Mikan confesses to thinking he would yell or hit her, he's quick to blink before bursting out into laughter, if only because the mere notion he would do so was quite unimaginable. Seriously, he was anything but violent or hotheaded, to the point where even envisioning himself, losing his temper at her was next to impossible.

    "Me, raising my hand at a girl? Now, why ever would I do that? You really can be so silly sometimes, Tsumiki-senpai!" Kensuke goes on to shake his head. "Besides, out of everyone in this school, you're the last one I could ever see myself getting mad at, so you don't need to worry your pretty little head over it." Though mirth practically oozed from his voice, he did at least mean every word he said; in fact, it would take a lot to get him angry... much less at her.

    "Oh no, I actually use a DVD player to watch and replay video recordings of concert or orchestra performances, meaning it does strangely have other uses," Kensuke then adds. "Still, unlike me, most would probably wanna play old anime and films on theirs."

❝   oh,   that's   a   relief.   ❞   trepidatious   brow   etched   against   wide,   worried   eyes   ;   bracing   for   the   worst   was   uncomfortable   and   unrelenting.   ❝   i-   i   was   a   little   scared   you'd   yell   at   me,   or-   or   hit   me   for   giving   you   a   stupid   gift.   but   i   .   .   .   um,   i   didn't   realize   you   could   play   music   off   of   them   !   i   thought   that   was   just   a   c-   cd   player   thing.   ❞

[causalitylinked]

    Perhaps as her boyfriend, he should really learn to be less nosy, but well... in Kensuke's defence, he had been playing for over an hour, so naturally, his curiosity would be piqued upon noticing how Sonia's gaze seemed practically glued to her screen. Why, considering she appears absolutely engrossed, he even entertained the notion of teasingly remarking he was hurt she ended up paying more attention to what she was looking at than his own music, but he decides to spare her this time... choosing to shake his head instead.

    "Oh no, you were just so quiet, I couldn't help wondering what might have possibly made you that distracted!" Kensuke insists. "Surely, you hadn't been looking at anything naughty, were you?" Coming from him, though, his words lacked much concern, especially when he uttered them as carelessly as he did; still, he's quick to sport a fond smile, upon hearing Sonia admit she had been browsing through the horror subreddit again. Granted, it did contain hints of mockery, but there could be no denying the fact he still thought of her dearly even while he couldn't exactly relate to her love for horror.

    "Tut, tut! You and your silly horror films..." Kensuke then playfully clicks his tongue. Naturally, he was only kidding, but he'll act as if he disapproved anyways despite it being rather obvious he didn't; regardless, it doesn't take long for him to let out a boyish laugh when next her stomach growls.

    "Really now? 'Cause rather than a mixed drink, it sounds more like you're craving lunch! Still, I wouldn't mind getting one for you. I have some free time to kill, anyways," he subsequently tells her before gradually emerging to his feet with both arms stretched high above his head. The moment he finishes yawning, however, Kensuke would finally let them fall back down along his sides. "Yes, I suppose so! Besides, I could use some exercise... and if she would permit it, my lovely girlfriend hanging off my arm!"

@causalitylinked asked: what’s going on in that head of yours? [ from kensuke! ]

Do Revenge Sentence Starters - No Longer Accepting!

Sonia hummed in thought over the glow of her laptop screen. Reclined on one of the sectionals in her Tokyo condo's vast living room, she'd been half-listening to Kensuke practice on the grand piano, the room's centerpiece, half-scrolling online. After awhile, she hadn't even noticed he'd stopped playing. With her blonde brows furrowed in concentration, the tip of her tongue pursed between her lips, she continued to read, nodding every so often.

"What's going on in that head of yours?"

Jolted back to the present by the sound of his voice, Sonia gasped, sitting up straight before realizing he'd simply ended the piece he'd been playing. With a sigh of relief, she settled back into the sectional's plush cushions, shooting him an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, I must have been truly focused there that I didn't recognize the fact you finished your song," She told him honestly, setting the computer on the small table by her side. Considering when she last looked out the floor-to-ceiling windows, the afternoon sun had shone brightly and now she was met with a dark evening sky, it had been some time since she'd gone down that research rabbit hole.

If it only had been work she'd been focused on, but a quick visit to reddit had prompted a suggested thread with nearly a thousand comments, and she was intent on reading as many as she could. "It's just that someone in the horror subreddit posed the question of the most prominent, or at least perplexing, horror film mysteries and there's so many good candidates. Such as, how did Michael Myers learn to drive if he was shut up in an institution since he was a child? And what did Anna whisper to Madame about what happens after you die in Martyrs, after she was flayed alive? And how did Malcolm not know he was dead in The Sixth Sense? Yes, it provides one of the best cinematic reveals a horror and thriller film in the past forty years, but surely some of the situations he'd find himself in, he'd realize he was dead."

She'd given him only a taste of the thread's top-voted comments before taking a breath, her smile far more giddy now that she'd been prompted to speak at length about a favorite hobby. "That, and the fact I wanted to purchase one of the limited edition cherry blossom-themed travel cups from Starbucks. They release so many cute, new designs each year! And sometimes you can barely taste the coffee in a mixed drink, which I prefer."

The thought of limited edition cup patterns elicited a soft groan from her, or rather, it was her empty stomach. She'd missed lunch that day in favor of finishing her schedule that day a bit earlier, so she would have time to listen to him play. "Are you finishing up for now?" She asked, eyebrows rising in interest. "Not that I dislike your playing of course, it's just that I think it's still early enough to go out for a little bit. Enjoy the spring weather and all."

[causalitylinked]

    "Wow, for me? You really shouldn't have, Tsumiki-senpai! But thank you. I'll make sure to take good care of it." Truth be told, he was admittedly tempted on telling Mikan he didn't have a DVD player if only because her reaction would have been potentially funny, but he holds off, since being mean towards such a timid girl would be in very poor taste... even for him. Granted, comedy wasn't exactly his most favourite thing, but still, Kensuke supposes he could use a good laugh every once in a while, meaning there was no harm, popping it in whenever he was feeling bored.

    "And luckily for you, I do actually have a DVD player! It's mostly used for playing music, though."

'monomono' [ since they have danganronpa verses... this could either be for kensuke or akira? ]

monomono   machine   /   accepting   !

Treasured Reaction Comedy Compilation

A DVD of nothing but reaction comedy sketches.

for   kensuke   !   ❝   i'm   g-   gonna   feel   really   silly   if   you   don't   have   a   dvd   player   !!!   ❞